How far is Bedford, MA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Bedford (BED) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 17 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Roanoke to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.754 miles
- 936.242 kilometers
- 505.530 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- 581.161 miles
- 935.288 kilometers
- 505.015 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 Roanoke to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Bedford generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |