How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2310 miles / 3717 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2649 miles / 4263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 52 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2309.729 miles
- 3717.148 kilometers
- 2007.100 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- 2304.459 miles
- 3708.668 kilometers
- 2002.520 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 Richmond to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Richmond to Bakersfield generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |