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

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1869 miles / 3009 kilometers / 1624 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2197 miles / 3536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 38 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1869.415 miles
  • 3008.532 kilometers
  • 1624.477 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
  • 1868.553 miles
  • 3007.145 kilometers
  • 1623.728 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Bedford to Brownsville generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W