How far is Columbia, MO, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1125 miles / 1811 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Columbia (COU) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 42 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1125.458 miles
- 1811.249 kilometers
- 977.996 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- 1122.822 miles
- 1807.007 kilometers
- 975.706 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 Bedford to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Columbia?
The time difference between Bedford and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Bedford to Columbia generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |