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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Mesa (AZA) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 12 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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3656
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Distance from Bedford to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.585 miles
  • 3655.762 kilometers
  • 1973.953 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
  • 2266.927 miles
  • 3648.265 kilometers
  • 1969.906 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 Bedford to Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Bedford to Mesa generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W