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

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers / 1620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Harlingen (HRL) is 2170 miles / 3493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1864.276 miles
  • 3000.261 kilometers
  • 1620.011 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
  • 1863.284 miles
  • 2998.665 kilometers
  • 1619.149 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Valley International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Bedford to Harlingen generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W