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How far is Rockford, IL, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 4466 miles / 7187 kilometers / 3881 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4465.671 miles
  • 7186.801 kilometers
  • 3880.562 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
  • 4454.623 miles
  • 7169.021 kilometers
  • 3870.962 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 Alicante to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Alicante to Rockford generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″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