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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 14 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Kansas City International Airport

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1242
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1999
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1079
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Distance from Bedford to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.023 miles
  • 1998.842 kilometers
  • 1079.288 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
  • 1239.004 miles
  • 1993.983 kilometers
  • 1076.665 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Bedford to Kansas City generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W