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How far is Bedford, MA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Bedford (BED) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Hanscom Field

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1242
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1999
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1079
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Distance from Kansas City to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.023 miles
  • 1998.842 kilometers
  • 1079.288 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
  • 1239.004 miles
  • 1993.983 kilometers
  • 1076.665 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 Kansas City to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Bedford generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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