How far is Bedford, MA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Bedford (BED) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 14 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Raleigh to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 606.878 miles
- 976.676 kilometers
- 527.363 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- 606.768 miles
- 976.498 kilometers
- 527.267 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 Raleigh to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Bedford generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |