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How far is Bedford, MA, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7418 miles / 11939 kilometers / 6446 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Lusaka to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7418.427 miles
  • 11938.801 kilometers
  • 6446.437 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
  • 7419.998 miles
  • 11941.330 kilometers
  • 6447.802 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 Lusaka to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Bedford generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 016 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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