How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1523 miles / 2452 kilometers / 1324 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1908 miles / 3071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1523.344 miles
- 2451.584 kilometers
- 1323.750 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- 1520.464 miles
- 2446.950 kilometers
- 1321.247 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 Rochester to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Rochester to Bakersfield generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |