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How far is Bedford, MA, from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3199 miles / 5149 kilometers / 2780 nautical miles.

Birmingham Airport – Hanscom Field

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3199
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5149
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2780
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Distance from Birmingham to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3199.223 miles
  • 5148.650 kilometers
  • 2780.049 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
  • 3190.346 miles
  • 5134.364 kilometers
  • 2772.335 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 Birmingham to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Bedford generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W
Destination 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