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How far is Bedford, MA, from Brize Norton?

The distance between Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3220 miles / 5182 kilometers / 2798 nautical miles.

RAF Brize Norton – Hanscom Field

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3220
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5182
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2798
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Distance from Brize Norton to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.213 miles
  • 5182.431 kilometers
  • 2798.289 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
  • 3211.277 miles
  • 5168.050 kilometers
  • 2790.524 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 Brize Norton to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from RAF Brize Norton to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Brize Norton to Bedford generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brize Norton to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin RAF Brize Norton
City: Brize Norton
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BZZ
ICAO Code: EGVN
Coordinates: 51°45′0″N, 1°35′1″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