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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2325 miles / 3742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 27 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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3115
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Distance from Saginaw to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.505 miles
  • 3114.893 kilometers
  • 1681.908 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
  • 1931.377 miles
  • 3108.251 kilometers
  • 1678.321 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 Saginaw to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Bakersfield generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Saginaw MBS International Airport
City: Saginaw, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MBS
ICAO Code: KMBS
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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