How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2016 miles / 3244 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1706.619 miles
- 2746.538 kilometers
- 1483.012 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1702.825 miles
- 2740.430 kilometers
- 1479.714 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Champaign to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Champaign to Bakersfield generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |