How far is San Diego, CA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2573 miles / 4141 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to San Diego (SAN) is 3024 miles / 4866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 39 minutes.
Hanscom Field – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2573.144 miles
- 4141.073 kilometers
- 2236.001 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- 2567.817 miles
- 4132.501 kilometers
- 2231.372 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and San Diego?
The time difference between Bedford and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Bedford to San Diego generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |