How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 100 miles / 160 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 106 miles / 171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 7 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 99.683 miles
- 160.424 kilometers
- 86.622 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- 99.833 miles
- 160.666 kilometers
- 86.753 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 Fresno to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Fresno to Bakersfield generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 87 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |