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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Bullhead City, AZ?

The distance between Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 255 miles / 410 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bullhead City (IFP) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 2 minutes.

Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Bullhead City to Bakersfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bullhead City to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 254.857 miles
  • 410.152 kilometers
  • 221.464 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
  • 254.294 miles
  • 409.246 kilometers
  • 220.975 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 Bullhead City to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Bullhead City to Bakersfield generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bullhead City to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W
Destination Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W