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How far is Rockford, IL, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3193 miles / 5139 kilometers / 2775 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3193.307 miles
  • 5139.130 kilometers
  • 2774.908 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
  • 3184.690 miles
  • 5125.262 kilometers
  • 2767.420 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 Bethel to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Bethel to Rockford generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 788 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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