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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1071 miles / 1723 kilometers / 930 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1302 miles / 2096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 48 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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930
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Distance from North Platte to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1070.669 miles
  • 1723.075 kilometers
  • 930.386 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
  • 1068.696 miles
  • 1719.900 kilometers
  • 928.672 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 North Platte to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from North Platte to Bakersfield generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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