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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1047 miles / 1684 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1217 miles / 1959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 56 minutes.

Hanscom Field – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1046.658 miles
  • 1684.433 kilometers
  • 909.521 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
  • 1043.916 miles
  • 1680.019 kilometers
  • 907.138 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 Bedford to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Bedford to Cedar Rapids generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W