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How far is Bedford, MA, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Bedford (BED) is 2275 miles / 3662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Hanscom Field

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1972
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Distance from Great Falls to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.197 miles
  • 3173.943 kilometers
  • 1713.792 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
  • 1966.906 miles
  • 3165.429 kilometers
  • 1709.195 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 Great Falls to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Bedford generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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