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How far is Memphis, TN, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1129 miles / 1816 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Memphis (MEM) is 1309 miles / 2107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 56 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.509 miles
  • 1816.159 kilometers
  • 980.647 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
  • 1126.722 miles
  • 1813.284 kilometers
  • 979.095 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Bedford to Memphis generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W