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How far is Bedford, MA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2670 miles / 4297 kilometers / 2320 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Bedford (BED) is 3145 miles / 5062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 5 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2669.965 miles
  • 4296.892 kilometers
  • 2320.136 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
  • 2663.859 miles
  • 4287.066 kilometers
  • 2314.830 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 Luis Obispo to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Bedford generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 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 Luis Obispo to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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