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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1865 miles / 3001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 5 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1673.942 miles
  • 2693.949 kilometers
  • 1454.616 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
  • 1670.461 miles
  • 2688.347 kilometers
  • 1451.591 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 Jackson to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Jackson to Bakersfield generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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