How far is Bedford, MA, from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3036 miles / 4885 kilometers / 2638 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Glasgow to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3035.627 miles
- 4885.369 kilometers
- 2637.888 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- 3027.305 miles
- 4871.975 kilometers
- 2630.656 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 Glasgow to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Bedford?
The time difference between Glasgow and Bedford is 5 hours. Bedford is 5 hours behind Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Bedford generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 746 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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 |