How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 45 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Reno to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.080 miles
- 455.573 kilometers
- 245.990 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- 283.589 miles
- 456.393 kilometers
- 246.432 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 Reno to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Reno to Bakersfield generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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 |