How far is Palmdale, CA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2963 miles / 4769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 25 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2558.334 miles
- 4117.239 kilometers
- 2223.131 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- 2552.633 miles
- 4108.065 kilometers
- 2218.178 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 Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Palmdale?
The time difference between Bedford and Palmdale is 3 hours. Palmdale is 3 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Bedford to Palmdale generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 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 Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
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 | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |