Flight Time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
The flight from Bakersfield to Los Angeles covers about 101 mi and takes roughly 41 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Bakersfield and Los Angeles are about 101 mi (163 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 132 mi (212 km), a drive of about 2 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 101 mi / 163 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 132 mi / 212 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.713, -118.628 |
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 Los Angeles is about 101 mi (163 km) in a straight line, and roughly 132 mi (212 km) by road.