How far is Richmond, VA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 469 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Richmond (RIC) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 20 minutes.

Distance from Bedford to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 468.540 miles
• 754.042 kilometers
• 407.150 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

• 468.358 miles
• 753.749 kilometers
• 406.992 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Bedford and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Bedford to Richmond generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W