How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1812.112 miles
- 2916.312 kilometers
- 1574.682 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- 1808.038 miles
- 2909.756 kilometers
- 1571.142 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Bakersfield generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |