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How far is Ottawa from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Ottawa (YOW) is 430 miles / 692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 40 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.205 miles
  • 473.478 kilometers
  • 255.658 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
  • 293.864 miles
  • 472.928 kilometers
  • 255.361 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Ottawa?

There is no time difference between Bedford and Ottawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Bedford to Ottawa generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W