How far is Bedford, MA, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Bedford (BED) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 31 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Palmdale to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2558.334 miles
- 4117.239 kilometers
- 2223.131 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- 2552.633 miles
- 4108.065 kilometers
- 2218.178 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 Palmdale to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Bedford?
The time difference between Palmdale and Bedford is 3 hours. Bedford is 3 hours ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Bedford generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |