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How far is Bedford, MA, from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2902 miles / 4671 kilometers / 2522 nautical miles.

Shannon Airport – Hanscom Field

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2902
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4671
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2522
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Distance from Shannon to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2902.157 miles
  • 4670.568 kilometers
  • 2521.905 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
  • 2894.189 miles
  • 4657.746 kilometers
  • 2514.982 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 Shannon to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Shannon to Bedford generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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