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How far is Bedford, MA, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2521 miles / 4057 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Bedford (BED) is 3094 miles / 4980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 2 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Hanscom Field

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2521
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4057
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2191
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Distance from Portland to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2521.066 miles
  • 4057.262 kilometers
  • 2190.746 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
  • 2514.245 miles
  • 4046.286 kilometers
  • 2184.819 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 Portland to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Portland to Bedford generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′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