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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1692 miles / 2723 kilometers / 1471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1899 miles / 3056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 15 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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1471
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Distance from Jackson to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1692.228 miles
  • 2723.376 kilometers
  • 1470.506 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
  • 1688.427 miles
  • 2717.259 kilometers
  • 1467.203 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 Jackson to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Jackson to Bakersfield generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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