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How far is Bedford, MA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Bedford (BED) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Williston to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.787 miles
  • 2601.967 kilometers
  • 1404.950 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
  • 1612.574 miles
  • 2595.187 kilometers
  • 1401.289 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 Williston to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Hanscom Field is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Williston to Bedford generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′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