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

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Bedford (BED) is 1818 miles / 2925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 41 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Hanscom Field

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1587
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2554
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1379
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Distance from Houston to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.965 miles
  • 2553.973 kilometers
  • 1379.035 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
  • 1585.384 miles
  • 2551.428 kilometers
  • 1377.661 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 Houston to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hanscom Field is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Houston to Bedford generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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