Flight Time from Bakersfield to Long Beach
The flight from Bakersfield to Long Beach covers about 121 mi and takes roughly 43 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Bakersfield and Long Beach are about 121 mi (194 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 157 mi (252 km), a drive of about 2 hr 48 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 121 mi / 194 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 157 mi / 252 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $20 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.571, -118.600 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bakersfield to Long Beach is about 121 mi (194 km) in a straight line, and roughly 157 mi (252 km) by road.