How far is Bedford, MA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Bedford (BED) is 424 miles / 683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Ottawa to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 294.205 miles
- 473.478 kilometers
- 255.658 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- 293.864 miles
- 472.928 kilometers
- 255.361 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 Ottawa to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Bedford generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |