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How far is Bedford, MA, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2917 miles / 4694 kilometers / 2534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Bedford (BED) is 4012 miles / 6457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 2 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Sitka to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2916.548 miles
  • 4693.728 kilometers
  • 2534.410 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
  • 2908.657 miles
  • 4681.029 kilometers
  • 2527.554 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 Sitka to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Hanscom Field is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Sitka to Bedford generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 715 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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