How far is Chicago, IL, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 852 miles / 1371 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Chicago (ORD) is 1007 miles / 1621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 9 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 851.701 miles
- 1370.679 kilometers
- 740.108 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- 849.467 miles
- 1367.084 kilometers
- 738.166 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Bedford to Chicago generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |