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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers / 1092 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1525 miles / 2455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 37 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1256.284 miles
  • 2021.792 kilometers
  • 1091.681 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
  • 1253.560 miles
  • 2017.409 kilometers
  • 1089.314 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 Manhattan to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Bakersfield generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″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