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How far is Bedford, MA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Bedford (BED) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Hanscom Field

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1318
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2121
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1145
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Distance from Lincoln to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.932 miles
  • 2121.006 kilometers
  • 1145.252 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
  • 1314.547 miles
  • 2115.558 kilometers
  • 1142.310 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 Lincoln to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Bedford generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′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