Flight Time from Bakersfield to Sacramento
The flight from Bakersfield to Sacramento covers about 260 mi and takes roughly 59 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Bakersfield and Sacramento are about 260 mi (419 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 318 mi (511 km), a drive of about 5 hr 41 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 260 mi / 419 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 318 mi / 511 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 41 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $40 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.984, -120.230 |
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 Sacramento is about 260 mi (419 km) in a straight line, and roughly 318 mi (511 km) by road.