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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1202 miles / 1934 kilometers / 1044 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1472 miles / 2369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 45 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Salina to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1201.670 miles
  • 1933.901 kilometers
  • 1044.223 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
  • 1199.056 miles
  • 1929.693 kilometers
  • 1041.951 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 Salina to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Salina to Bakersfield generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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