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How far is Bedford, MA, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers / 1620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Bedford (BED) is 2175 miles / 3500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 25 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Harlingen to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1864.276 miles
  • 3000.261 kilometers
  • 1620.011 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
  • 1863.284 miles
  • 2998.665 kilometers
  • 1619.149 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 Harlingen to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Bedford generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′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