How far is Charleston, SC, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 815 miles / 1312 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Charleston (CHS) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 51 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 814.959 miles
- 1311.550 kilometers
- 708.180 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- 815.280 miles
- 1312.067 kilometers
- 708.459 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Bedford to Charleston generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |