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How far is Bedford, MA, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1286 miles / 2070 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Bedford (BED) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 30 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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1286
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Distance from Brookings to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1286.257 miles
  • 2070.030 kilometers
  • 1117.727 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
  • 1282.834 miles
  • 2064.521 kilometers
  • 1114.752 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 Brookings to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Brookings to Bedford generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W
Destination 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