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How far is Bedford, MA, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Bedford (BED) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 14 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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1166
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1013
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Distance from Fort Dodge to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.055 miles
  • 1876.584 kilometers
  • 1013.274 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
  • 1162.971 miles
  • 1871.620 kilometers
  • 1010.594 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 Fort Dodge to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Bedford generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″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