How far is Bedford, MA, from Portsmouth, NH?
The distance between Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 48 miles / 78 kilometers / 42 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portsmouth (PSM) to Bedford (BED) is 66 miles / 106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 38 minutes.
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Portsmouth to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portsmouth to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 48.183 miles
- 77.543 kilometers
- 41.870 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- 48.187 miles
- 77.549 kilometers
- 41.873 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 Portsmouth to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Hanscom Field is 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Portsmouth to Bedford generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 71 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portsmouth to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Portsmouth International Airport at Pease |
|---|---|
| City: | Portsmouth, NH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PSM |
| ICAO Code: | KPSM |
| Coordinates: | 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″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 |