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How far is Bedford, MA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 899 miles / 1447 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Bedford (BED) is 1068 miles / 1719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 24 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Champaign to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 898.904 miles
  • 1446.646 kilometers
  • 781.126 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
  • 896.711 miles
  • 1443.117 kilometers
  • 779.221 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 Champaign to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Champaign to Bedford generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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