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How far is Rochester, MN, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1073 miles / 1727 kilometers / 932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Rochester (RST) is 1240 miles / 1995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.016 miles
  • 1726.852 kilometers
  • 932.425 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
  • 1070.168 miles
  • 1722.268 kilometers
  • 929.951 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Bedford to Rochester generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W