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How far is Bedford, MA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Bedford (BED) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 39 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Hanscom Field

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2609
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4199
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2267
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Distance from Sacramento to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.255 miles
  • 4199.189 kilometers
  • 2267.381 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
  • 2602.773 miles
  • 4188.756 kilometers
  • 2261.747 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 Sacramento to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Bedford generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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