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How far is Bedford, MA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 6455 miles / 10389 kilometers / 5609 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Papeete to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6455.117 miles
  • 10388.503 kilometers
  • 5609.343 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
  • 6460.997 miles
  • 10397.966 kilometers
  • 5614.453 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 Papeete to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Hanscom Field is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Papeete to Bedford generates about 779 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 779 kilograms equals 1 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″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