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How far is Bedford, MA, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 461 miles / 741 kilometers / 400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Bedford (BED) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Newport News to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 460.576 miles
  • 741.225 kilometers
  • 400.230 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
  • 460.599 miles
  • 741.262 kilometers
  • 400.250 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 Newport News to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newport News and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Newport News and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Newport News to Bedford generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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