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How far is Bedford, MA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Bedford (BED) is 2940 miles / 4731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 33 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Hanscom Field

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3990
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Distance from Seattle to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2479.441 miles
  • 3990.273 kilometers
  • 2154.575 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
  • 2472.698 miles
  • 3979.422 kilometers
  • 2148.716 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 Seattle to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Seattle to Bedford generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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