How far is Chicago, IL, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 846 miles / 1361 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Chicago (MDW) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 845.839 miles
- 1361.247 kilometers
- 735.014 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- 843.630 miles
- 1357.692 kilometers
- 733.095 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Chicago?
The time difference between Bedford and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Bedford to Chicago generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |