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How far is Bedford, MA, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers / 1040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Bedford (BED) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 15 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Hanscom Field

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1197
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Distance from West Palm Beach to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1196.777 miles
  • 1926.026 kilometers
  • 1039.971 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
  • 1198.641 miles
  • 1929.026 kilometers
  • 1041.591 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 West Palm Beach to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Bedford?

There is no time difference between West Palm Beach and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Bedford generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W
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