How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 4 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 425.175 miles
- 684.252 kilometers
- 369.467 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- 424.450 miles
- 683.085 kilometers
- 368.837 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 Phoenix to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Phoenix and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Bakersfield generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |