How far is Sacramento, CA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2620 miles / 4217 kilometers / 2277 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3027 miles / 4871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 35 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2620.220 miles
- 4216.836 kilometers
- 2276.909 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- 2613.691 miles
- 4206.328 kilometers
- 2271.235 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Sacramento?
The time difference between Bedford and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Bedford to Sacramento generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |