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How far is Bedford, MA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Bedford (BED) is 2626 miles / 4226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 10 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Hanscom Field

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2286
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1986
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Distance from Phoenix to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2285.720 miles
  • 3678.510 kilometers
  • 1986.237 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
  • 2280.995 miles
  • 3670.905 kilometers
  • 1982.130 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 Phoenix to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Bedford generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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