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How far is Bedford, MA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2359 miles / 3796 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Hanscom Field

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2359
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3796
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2050
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Distance from Thule to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2358.734 miles
  • 3796.015 kilometers
  • 2049.684 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
  • 2354.641 miles
  • 3789.427 kilometers
  • 2046.127 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 Thule to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Thule to Bedford generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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