How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1946 miles / 3132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1632.037 miles
- 2626.508 kilometers
- 1418.201 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- 1628.418 miles
- 2620.684 kilometers
- 1415.056 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 Springfield to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Springfield to Bakersfield generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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 |