How far is Bedford, MA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Bedford (BED) is 1106 miles / 1780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Decatur to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 932.845 miles
• 1501.268 kilometers
• 810.620 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

• 930.587 miles
• 1497.634 kilometers
• 808.658 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 Decatur to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Bedford?

The time difference between Decatur and Bedford is 1 hour. Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Decatur to Bedford generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W

Destination	Hanscom Field
City:	Bedford, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BED
ICAO Code:	KBED
Coordinates:	42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W