How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1372 miles / 2208 kilometers / 1192 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1577 miles / 2538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 27 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1372.073 miles
- 2208.137 kilometers
- 1192.299 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- 1368.976 miles
- 2203.154 kilometers
- 1189.608 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 Joplin to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Joplin and Bakersfield is 2 hours. Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Joplin to Bakersfield generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |