How far is San Jose, CA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers / 2323 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to San Jose (SJC) is 3135 miles / 5045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 40 minutes.
Hanscom Field – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2673.205 miles
- 4302.106 kilometers
- 2322.952 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- 2666.729 miles
- 4291.685 kilometers
- 2317.325 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and San Jose?
The time difference between Bedford and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Bedford to San Jose generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |