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How far is Bedford, MA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3272 miles / 5266 kilometers / 2843 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from London to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3272.095 miles
  • 5265.927 kilometers
  • 2843.373 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
  • 3263.008 miles
  • 5251.302 kilometers
  • 2835.476 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 London to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from London to Bedford generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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