How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers / 2074 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2761 miles / 4444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 52 minutes.
Miami International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Miami to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2386.548 miles
- 3840.777 kilometers
- 2073.854 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- 2382.734 miles
- 3834.639 kilometers
- 2070.539 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 Miami to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Miami and Bakersfield is 3 hours. Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Miami to Bakersfield generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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 |