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How far is Nanaimo from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2530 miles / 4071 kilometers / 2198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3113 miles / 5010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 20 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Nanaimo Airport

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2530
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2198
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Distance from Bedford to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2529.624 miles
  • 4071.035 kilometers
  • 2198.183 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
  • 2522.736 miles
  • 4059.950 kilometers
  • 2192.197 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Bedford to Nanaimo generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W