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How far is Bedford, MA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 6728 miles / 10827 kilometers / 5846 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 6727.862 miles
  • 10827.444 kilometers
  • 5846.352 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
  • 6711.909 miles
  • 10801.771 kilometers
  • 5832.490 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 Capital International Airport to Hanscom Field is 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Beijing to Bedford generates about 817 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 817 kilograms equals 1 801 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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