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How far is Bedford, MA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 8156 miles / 13126 kilometers / 7088 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Hanscom Field

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8156
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13126
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7088
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Flight time duration
15 h 56 min
CO2 emission
1 021 kg

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Distance from Durban to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8156.228 miles
  • 13126.177 kilometers
  • 7087.569 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
  • 8161.470 miles
  • 13134.613 kilometers
  • 7092.124 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 Durban to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Hanscom Field is 15 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Durban to Bedford generates about 1 021 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 021 kilograms equals 2 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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