How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2678 miles / 4310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 24 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2288.069 miles
- 3682.290 kilometers
- 1988.278 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- 2282.828 miles
- 3673.856 kilometers
- 1983.724 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 Washington D.C. to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bakersfield generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |