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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Great Falls (GTF) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.197 miles
  • 3173.943 kilometers
  • 1713.792 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
  • 1966.906 miles
  • 3165.429 kilometers
  • 1709.195 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Great Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Bedford to Great Falls generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W