How far is Rockford, IL, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 911 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Rockford (RFD) is 1076 miles / 1732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 910.516 miles
- 1465.333 kilometers
- 791.216 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- 908.118 miles
- 1461.474 kilometers
- 789.133 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 Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Rockford?
The time difference between Bedford and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Bedford to Rockford generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
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 Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |