How far is Bedford, MA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Bedford (BED) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Springfield to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 974.006 miles
- 1567.511 kilometers
- 846.388 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- 971.635 miles
- 1563.695 kilometers
- 844.328 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 Springfield to Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Hanscom Field is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Springfield to Bedford generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Hanscom Field (BED).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |
| Destination | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |