How far is Houston, TX, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Houston (IAH) is 1821 miles / 2931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 41 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1586.965 miles
- 2553.973 kilometers
- 1379.035 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- 1585.384 miles
- 2551.428 kilometers
- 1377.661 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Houston?
The time difference between Bedford and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Bedford to Houston generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |