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How far is Bedford, MA, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3075 miles / 4948 kilometers / 2672 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Edinburgh to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3074.827 miles
  • 4948.454 kilometers
  • 2671.951 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
  • 3066.379 miles
  • 4934.858 kilometers
  • 2664.610 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 Edinburgh to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Bedford generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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