How far is Bedford, MA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2573 miles / 4141 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Bedford (BED) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 48 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from San Diego to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2573.144 miles
- 4141.073 kilometers
- 2236.001 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- 2567.817 miles
- 4132.501 kilometers
- 2231.372 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 San Diego to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Bedford?
The time difference between San Diego and Bedford is 3 hours. Bedford is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from San Diego to Bedford generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |