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How far is Bedford, MA, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2503 miles / 4028 kilometers / 2175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Bedford (BED) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 43 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Palm Springs to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2502.751 miles
  • 4027.788 kilometers
  • 2174.831 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
  • 2497.362 miles
  • 4019.115 kilometers
  • 2170.148 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 Palm Springs to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Bedford generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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