How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers / 1000 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 44 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1150.276 miles
- 1851.190 kilometers
- 999.563 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- 1147.281 miles
- 1846.369 kilometers
- 996.960 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Des Moines?
The time difference between Bedford and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bedford to Des Moines generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |