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How far is Bedford, MA, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Bedford (BED) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 18 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Hanscom Field

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1974
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Distance from Mesa to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.585 miles
  • 3655.762 kilometers
  • 1973.953 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
  • 2266.927 miles
  • 3648.265 kilometers
  • 1969.906 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 Mesa to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Mesa to Bedford generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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