How far is Bedford, MA, from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3290 miles / 5295 kilometers / 2859 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from London to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3290.364 miles
- 5295.327 kilometers
- 2859.248 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- 3281.227 miles
- 5280.623 kilometers
- 2851.308 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 London to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Bedford?
The time difference between London and Bedford is 5 hours. Bedford is 5 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from London to Bedford generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |