How far is Decatur, IL, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Decatur (DEC) is 1103 miles / 1775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.

Distance from Bedford to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 932.845 miles
• 1501.268 kilometers
• 810.620 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

• 930.587 miles
• 1497.634 kilometers
• 808.658 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Decatur?

The time difference between Bedford and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour behind Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bedford to Decatur generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Decatur

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

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	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W