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How far is Bedford, MA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1041 miles / 1675 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Bedford (BED) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 27 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Birmingham to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1041.006 miles
  • 1675.337 kilometers
  • 904.610 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
  • 1040.037 miles
  • 1673.778 kilometers
  • 903.768 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 Birmingham to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Bedford generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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