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How far is Bedford, MA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7890 miles / 12697 kilometers / 6856 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Guangzhou to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7889.527 miles
  • 12696.963 kilometers
  • 6855.812 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
  • 7876.751 miles
  • 12676.402 kilometers
  • 6844.710 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 Guangzhou to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hanscom Field is 15 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Bedford generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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