How far is Arcata, CA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2688 miles / 4326 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Arcata (ACV) is 3227 miles / 5193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Bedford to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2687.938 miles
• 4325.817 kilometers
• 2335.754 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

• 2680.973 miles
• 4314.608 kilometers
• 2329.702 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 Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Arcata?

The time difference between Bedford and Arcata is 3 hours. Arcata is 3 hours behind Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Bedford to Arcata generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 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 Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin	Hanscom Field
City:	Bedford, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BED
ICAO Code:	KBED
Coordinates:	42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W

Destination	Arcata–Eureka Airport
City:	Arcata, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ACV
ICAO Code:	KACV
Coordinates:	40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W