How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1825 miles / 2937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 51 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1638.996 miles
- 2637.709 kilometers
- 1424.249 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- 1635.342 miles
- 2631.827 kilometers
- 1421.073 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 Memphis to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Memphis to Bakersfield generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |