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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2210 miles / 3556 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2513 miles / 4044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 31 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2209.558 miles
  • 3555.939 kilometers
  • 1920.054 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
  • 2204.524 miles
  • 3547.838 kilometers
  • 1915.679 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 Lynchburg to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Bakersfield generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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