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How far is Bedford, MA, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2532 miles / 4074 kilometers / 2200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Bedford (BED) is 3119 miles / 5019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 25 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Nanaimo to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2531.620 miles
  • 4074.247 kilometers
  • 2199.918 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
  • 2524.726 miles
  • 4063.153 kilometers
  • 2193.927 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 Nanaimo to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Bedford generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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