How far is Bedford, MA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7298 miles / 11744 kilometers / 6341 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7297.650 miles
• 11744.430 kilometers
• 6341.485 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

• 7283.048 miles
• 11720.929 kilometers
• 6328.795 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 Shanghai to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bedford?

The time difference between Shanghai and Bedford is 13 hours. Bedford is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bedford generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Hanscom Field
City:	Bedford, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BED
ICAO Code:	KBED
Coordinates:	42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W