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How far is Bedford, MA, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2408 miles / 3875 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2408.061 miles
  • 3875.399 kilometers
  • 2092.548 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
  • 2402.208 miles
  • 3865.978 kilometers
  • 2087.461 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 Ponta Delgada to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Bedford generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′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