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How far is Rockford, IL, from Altoona, PA?

The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Rockford (RFD) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 28 minutes.

Altoona–Blair County Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Altoona to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.984 miles
  • 926.957 kilometers
  • 500.517 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
  • 574.617 miles
  • 924.756 kilometers
  • 499.328 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 Altoona to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Altoona to Rockford generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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