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How far is Bedford, MA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2327 miles / 3744 kilometers / 2022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Bedford (BED) is 3124 miles / 5027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 51 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2326.630 miles
  • 3744.347 kilometers
  • 2021.786 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
  • 2320.896 miles
  • 3735.119 kilometers
  • 2016.803 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 Rainbow Lake to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Bedford generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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