How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2733 miles / 4399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 14 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2397.862 miles
- 3858.986 kilometers
- 2083.686 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- 2392.359 miles
- 3850.129 kilometers
- 2078.904 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |