How far is Seattle, WA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Seattle (SEA) is 2938 miles / 4728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 28 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2479.441 miles
- 3990.273 kilometers
- 2154.575 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- 2472.698 miles
- 3979.422 kilometers
- 2148.716 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Seattle?
The time difference between Bedford and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Bedford to Seattle generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |