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How far is Bedford, MA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 6749 miles / 10862 kilometers / 5865 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Beijing to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6749.321 miles
  • 10861.979 kilometers
  • 5865.000 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
  • 6733.397 miles
  • 10836.351 kilometers
  • 5851.162 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 Beijing to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Hanscom Field is 13 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Beijing to Bedford generates about 820 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 820 kilograms equals 1 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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