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How far is Bedford, MA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Bedford (BED) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 58 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Columbus to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.620 miles
  • 1019.712 kilometers
  • 550.601 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
  • 632.197 miles
  • 1017.422 kilometers
  • 549.364 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 Columbus to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Hanscom Field is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Columbus to Bedford generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Bedford

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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