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

The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 991 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Bedford (BED) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 34 minutes.

Dubuque Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Dubuque to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 990.769 miles
  • 1594.488 kilometers
  • 860.955 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
  • 988.152 miles
  • 1590.277 kilometers
  • 858.681 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 Dubuque to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Dubuque to Bedford generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubuque to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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