How far is Columbia, SC, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Columbia (CAE) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Bedford to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 794.168 miles
• 1278.089 kilometers
• 690.113 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

• 794.075 miles
• 1277.939 kilometers
• 690.032 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Bedford and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Bedford to Columbia generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W