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How far is Bedford, MA, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3752 miles / 6039 kilometers / 3261 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Hanscom Field

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3752
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6039
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3261
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Distance from Zurich to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3752.459 miles
  • 6038.997 kilometers
  • 3260.797 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
  • 3742.159 miles
  • 6022.421 kilometers
  • 3251.847 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 Zurich to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Hanscom Field is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bedford generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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