How far is Bedford, MA, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7874 miles / 12671 kilometers / 6842 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Johannesburg to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7873.649 miles
- 12671.410 kilometers
- 6842.014 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- 7878.465 miles
- 12679.160 kilometers
- 6846.199 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 Johannesburg to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Hanscom Field is 15 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bedford generates about 980 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 980 kilograms equals 2 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |