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How far is Bedford, MA, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers / 2248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Bedford (BED) is 3001 miles / 4830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 56 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Hanscom Field

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2587
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4164
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2248
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Distance from Long Beach to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2587.135 miles
  • 4163.591 kilometers
  • 2248.159 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
  • 2581.529 miles
  • 4154.568 kilometers
  • 2243.287 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 Long Beach to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Bedford generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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