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How far is Bedford, MA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1869 miles / 3009 kilometers / 1624 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Bedford (BED) is 2202 miles / 3543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 56 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Brownsville to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1869.415 miles
  • 3008.532 kilometers
  • 1624.477 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
  • 1868.553 miles
  • 3007.145 kilometers
  • 1623.728 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 Brownsville to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Bedford generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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