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How far is Bedford, MA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Bedford (BED) is 436 miles / 701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 46 minutes.

University Park Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from State College to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 357.330 miles
  • 575.068 kilometers
  • 310.512 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
  • 356.534 miles
  • 573.787 kilometers
  • 309.820 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 State College to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between State College and Bedford?

There is no time difference between State College and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from State College to Bedford generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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