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How far is Bedford, MA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Bedford (BED) is 2937 miles / 4727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 31 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Hanscom Field

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2478
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3988
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2153
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Distance from Seattle to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2478.024 miles
  • 3987.993 kilometers
  • 2153.344 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
  • 2471.285 miles
  • 3977.148 kilometers
  • 2147.488 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 Seattle to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Seattle to Bedford generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination 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