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How far is Bedford, MA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Bedford (BED) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 16 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Waterloo to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1075.263 miles
  • 1730.468 kilometers
  • 934.378 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
  • 1072.418 miles
  • 1725.890 kilometers
  • 931.906 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 Waterloo to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Bedford generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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