How far is Bedford, MA, from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3404 miles / 5478 kilometers / 2958 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3403.739 miles
• 5477.787 kilometers
• 2957.769 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

• 3402.672 miles
• 5476.070 kilometers
• 2956.841 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 Praia to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Bedford?

The time difference between Praia and Bedford is 3 hours. Bedford is 3 hours behind Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Praia to Bedford generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin	Nelson Mandela International Airport
City:	Praia
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	RAI
ICAO Code:	GVNP
Coordinates:	14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″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