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How far is Modesto, CA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Modesto (MOD) is 3096 miles / 4982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 55 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Modesto City–County Airport

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2617
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4211
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Distance from Bedford to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.846 miles
  • 4211.405 kilometers
  • 2273.977 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
  • 2610.475 miles
  • 4201.152 kilometers
  • 2268.440 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Bedford to Modesto generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W