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How far is Orlando, FL, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Orlando (SFB) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 5 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Orlando

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Orlando. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.569 miles
  • 1648.883 kilometers
  • 890.326 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
  • 1025.982 miles
  • 1651.158 kilometers
  • 891.554 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 Rockford to Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from Rockford to Orlando generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W
Destination Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W

Airlines flying from Rockford (RFD) to Orlando (SFB)

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