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How far is Lihue, HI, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 5120 miles / 8240 kilometers / 4449 nautical miles.

Hanscom Field – Lihue Airport

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5120
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8240
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4449
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Distance from Bedford to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5120.178 miles
  • 8240.128 kilometers
  • 4449.313 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
  • 5111.627 miles
  • 8226.367 kilometers
  • 4441.883 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Lihue Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Bedford to Lihue generates about 600 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 600 kilograms equals 1 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bedford to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W