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How far is Bedford, MA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1158 miles / 1864 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Bedford (BED) is 1435 miles / 2309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 25 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Brainerd to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1158.064 miles
  • 1863.723 kilometers
  • 1006.330 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
  • 1155.090 miles
  • 1858.936 kilometers
  • 1003.745 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 Brainerd to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Bedford generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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