How far is Bakersfield, CA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2254 miles / 3628 kilometers / 1959 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2590 miles / 4168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 4 minutes.
University Park Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from State College to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2254.415 miles
- 3628.129 kilometers
- 1959.033 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- 2249.282 miles
- 3619.868 kilometers
- 1954.572 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 State College to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from State College to Bakersfield generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |