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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Tucson (TUS) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Tucson International Airport

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2275
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3661
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1977
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Distance from Bedford to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.903 miles
  • 3661.101 kilometers
  • 1976.836 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
  • 2270.531 miles
  • 3654.066 kilometers
  • 1973.038 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Bedford to Tucson generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W