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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 519.837 miles
  • 836.597 kilometers
  • 451.726 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
  • 519.187 miles
  • 835.551 kilometers
  • 451.161 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 Tucson to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Tucson to Bakersfield generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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