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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1733 miles / 2788 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2034 miles / 3273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 49 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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1506
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Distance from Chicago to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.651 miles
  • 2788.431 kilometers
  • 1505.632 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
  • 1728.934 miles
  • 2782.450 kilometers
  • 1502.403 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 Chicago to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bakersfield generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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