How far is Bedford, MA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 617 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Bedford (BED) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Detroit to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 617.495 miles
• 993.761 kilometers
• 536.588 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

• 615.869 miles
• 991.145 kilometers
• 535.176 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 Detroit to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bedford generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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