How far is Bakersfield, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2468 miles / 3973 kilometers / 2145 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 35 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from New York to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2468.401 miles
- 3972.506 kilometers
- 2144.982 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- 2462.732 miles
- 3963.383 kilometers
- 2140.056 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 New York to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from New York to Bakersfield generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |