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How far is Bedford, MA, from Watertown, NY?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ART) to Bedford (BED) is 348 miles / 560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.

Watertown International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Watertown to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 260.921 miles
  • 419.912 kilometers
  • 226.734 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
  • 260.371 miles
  • 419.027 kilometers
  • 226.256 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 Watertown to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Watertown International Airport to Hanscom Field is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Watertown and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Watertown and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Watertown to Bedford generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″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