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How far is Bedford, MA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3731 miles / 6004 kilometers / 3242 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Dakar to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3730.762 miles
  • 6004.080 kilometers
  • 3241.944 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
  • 3728.746 miles
  • 6000.835 kilometers
  • 3240.192 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 Dakar to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Hanscom Field is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Dakar to Bedford generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″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