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How far is Bedford, MA, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7284 miles / 11722 kilometers / 6329 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Nanjing to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7283.647 miles
  • 11721.894 kilometers
  • 6329.316 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
  • 7268.916 miles
  • 11698.186 kilometers
  • 6316.515 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 Nanjing to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Bedford generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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