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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 6389 miles / 10281 kilometers / 5551 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6388.507 miles
  • 10281.305 kilometers
  • 5551.461 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
  • 6375.662 miles
  • 10260.633 kilometers
  • 5540.299 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 Shanghai to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bakersfield generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
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