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How far is Bedford, MA, from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 4821 miles / 7758 kilometers / 4189 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Istanbul to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4820.762 miles
  • 7758.264 kilometers
  • 4189.127 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
  • 4808.376 miles
  • 7738.332 kilometers
  • 4178.365 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 Istanbul to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Hanscom Field is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Bedford generates about 561 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 561 kilograms equals 1 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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