How far is Bedford, MA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 469 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bedford (BED) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 468.540 miles
• 754.042 kilometers
• 407.150 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

• 468.358 miles
• 753.749 kilometers
• 406.992 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 Richmond to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Richmond to Bedford generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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