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How far is State College, PA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and State College (University Park Airport) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to State College (SCE) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 42 minutes.

Hanscom Field – University Park Airport

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Distance from Bedford to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 357.330 miles
  • 575.068 kilometers
  • 310.512 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
  • 356.534 miles
  • 573.787 kilometers
  • 309.820 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and State College?

There is no time difference between Bedford and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Bedford to State College generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W