How far is Bedford, MA, from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3155 miles / 5077 kilometers / 2742 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Cardiff to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3154.927 miles
- 5077.363 kilometers
- 2741.556 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- 3146.189 miles
- 5063.300 kilometers
- 2733.963 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 Cardiff to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bedford?
The time difference between Cardiff and Bedford is 5 hours. Bedford is 5 hours behind Cardiff.
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Bedford generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |