How far is Bedford, MA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 911 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bedford (BED) is 1076 miles / 1732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Rockford to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 910.516 miles
- 1465.333 kilometers
- 791.216 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- 908.118 miles
- 1461.474 kilometers
- 789.133 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 Rockford to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Bedford?
The time difference between Rockford and Bedford is 1 hour. Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Rockford to Bedford generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |