How far is Bedford, MA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 405 miles / 652 kilometers / 352 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bedford (BED) is 459 miles / 738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 404.830 miles
- 651.510 kilometers
- 351.787 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- 404.367 miles
- 650.765 kilometers
- 351.385 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 Washington D.C. to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Bedford?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bedford generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |