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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1465 miles / 2357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 13 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1266.362 miles
  • 2038.013 kilometers
  • 1100.439 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
  • 1264.351 miles
  • 2034.776 kilometers
  • 1098.691 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 San Antonio to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Bakersfield generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
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