How far is Springfield, IL, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Springfield (SPI) is 1140 miles / 1834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 974.006 miles
- 1567.511 kilometers
- 846.388 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- 971.635 miles
- 1563.695 kilometers
- 844.328 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 Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Springfield?
The time difference between Bedford and Springfield is 1 hour. Springfield is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Bedford to Springfield generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |