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How far is Bedford, MA, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3633 miles / 5847 kilometers / 3157 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Alicante to Bedford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3633.290 miles
  • 5847.213 kilometers
  • 3157.242 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
  • 3624.257 miles
  • 5832.676 kilometers
  • 3149.393 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 Alicante to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Hanscom Field is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Alicante to Bedford generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 906 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W