How far is Bedford, MA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 846 miles / 1361 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bedford (BED) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 51 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Chicago to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 845.839 miles
- 1361.247 kilometers
- 735.014 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- 843.630 miles
- 1357.692 kilometers
- 733.095 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 Chicago to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bedford?
The time difference between Chicago and Bedford is 1 hour. Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bedford generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |