How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 642 miles / 1032 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 842 miles / 1355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Durango to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.514 miles
- 1032.416 kilometers
- 557.460 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- 640.141 miles
- 1030.206 kilometers
- 556.267 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 Durango to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Durango and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Durango.
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Durango to Bakersfield generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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 |