How far is Bedford, MA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 273 miles / 440 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Bedford (BED) is 311 miles / 500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Philadelphia to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 273.096 miles
- 439.505 kilometers
- 237.314 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- 272.843 miles
- 439.099 kilometers
- 237.094 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 Philadelphia to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Bedford?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bedford generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
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City: | Philadelphia, PA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | PHL |
ICAO Code: | KPHL |
Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Destination | Hanscom Field |
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City: | Bedford, MA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | BED |
ICAO Code: | KBED |
Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |