How far is Bedford, MA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bedford (BED) is 3009 miles / 4842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 3 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Los Angeles to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2596.244 miles
- 4178.250 kilometers
- 2256.075 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- 2590.587 miles
- 4169.146 kilometers
- 2251.159 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 Los Angeles to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bedford generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |