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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 308 miles / 495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 23 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Wings Field

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262
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Distance from Bedford to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.096 miles
  • 421.802 kilometers
  • 227.755 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
  • 261.796 miles
  • 421.320 kilometers
  • 227.495 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Wings Field is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Bedford and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Bedford to Philadelphia generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 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 Bedford to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W