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How far is Bedford, MA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3246 miles / 5223 kilometers / 2820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bedford (BED) is 4383 miles / 7054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 45 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Fairbanks to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3245.588 miles
  • 5223.268 kilometers
  • 2820.339 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
  • 3236.877 miles
  • 5209.248 kilometers
  • 2812.769 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 Fairbanks to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bedford generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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