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How far is Bedford, MA, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7395 miles / 11901 kilometers / 6426 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Chengdu to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7395.082 miles
  • 11901.231 kilometers
  • 6426.151 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
  • 7380.568 miles
  • 11877.873 kilometers
  • 6413.538 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 Chengdu to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Bedford generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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