How far is Rockford, IL, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Rockford (RFD) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 608.931 miles
- 979.979 kilometers
- 529.146 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- 609.918 miles
- 981.568 kilometers
- 530.004 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 Birmingham to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Birmingham and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Rockford generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |