How far is New Orleans, LA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1359 miles / 2188 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1527 miles / 2458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1359.270 miles
- 2187.533 kilometers
- 1181.174 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- 1358.545 miles
- 2186.367 kilometers
- 1180.544 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and New Orleans?
The time difference between Bedford and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Bedford to New Orleans generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |