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How far is Waco, TX, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Waco (ACT) is 1860 miles / 2993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 40 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.589 miles
  • 2588.773 kilometers
  • 1397.825 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
  • 1606.337 miles
  • 2585.149 kilometers
  • 1395.869 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 Bedford to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Bedford to Waco generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W