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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 56 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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1318
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2121
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1145
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Distance from Bedford to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.932 miles
  • 2121.006 kilometers
  • 1145.252 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
  • 1314.547 miles
  • 2115.558 kilometers
  • 1142.310 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 Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Bedford to Lincoln generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

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 Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W