How far is Bedford, MA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Bedford (BED) is 3116 miles / 5015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 31 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from San Francisco to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2688.503 miles
- 4326.727 kilometers
- 2336.246 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- 2681.950 miles
- 4316.181 kilometers
- 2330.551 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 San Francisco to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Bedford generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |