How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 49 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1963.201 miles
- 3159.465 kilometers
- 1705.975 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- 1958.781 miles
- 3152.353 kilometers
- 1702.134 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 Knoxville to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Bakersfield generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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 |