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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2503 miles / 4028 kilometers / 2175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2917 miles / 4694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 39 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2502.751 miles
  • 4027.788 kilometers
  • 2174.831 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
  • 2497.362 miles
  • 4019.115 kilometers
  • 2170.148 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Palm Springs International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Bedford to Palm Springs generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W