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

The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Rockford (RFD) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Bradford Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Bradford to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 538.691 miles
  • 866.940 kilometers
  • 468.110 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
  • 537.287 miles
  • 864.680 kilometers
  • 466.890 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 Bradford to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Bradford Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Bradford to Rockford generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″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