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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Tupelo, MS?

The distance between Tupelo (Tupelo Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1716 miles / 2762 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tupelo (TUP) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1915 miles / 3082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 33 minutes.

Tupelo Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Tupelo to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1716.259 miles
  • 2762.051 kilometers
  • 1491.388 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
  • 1712.484 miles
  • 2755.975 kilometers
  • 1488.108 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 Tupelo to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Tupelo Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Tupelo to Bakersfield generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tupelo to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Tupelo Regional Airport
City: Tupelo, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUP
ICAO Code: KTUP
Coordinates: 34°16′5″N, 88°46′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