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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Macon, GA?

The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2029 miles / 3265 kilometers / 1763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2289 miles / 3683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Macon to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2029.040 miles
  • 3265.423 kilometers
  • 1763.187 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
  • 2024.726 miles
  • 3258.480 kilometers
  • 1759.438 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 Macon to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Macon to Bakersfield generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″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