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How far is Rockford, IL, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1803 miles / 2902 kilometers / 1567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Rockford (RFD) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1803
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1567
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Distance from Arcata to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1803.230 miles
  • 2902.017 kilometers
  • 1566.964 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
  • 1798.572 miles
  • 2894.522 kilometers
  • 1562.917 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 Arcata to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Arcata to Rockford generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W
Destination 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