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How far is Rockford, IL, from Watertown, NY?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ART) to Rockford (RFD) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 48 minutes.

Watertown International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.260 miles
  • 1081.897 kilometers
  • 584.178 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
  • 670.541 miles
  • 1079.131 kilometers
  • 582.684 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 Watertown to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Watertown International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Watertown to Rockford generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″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