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How far is Rockford, IL, from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3908 miles / 6289 kilometers / 3396 nautical miles.

Birmingham Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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3908
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6289
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3396
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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)
  • 3907.684 miles
  • 6288.808 kilometers
  • 3395.685 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
  • 3896.753 miles
  • 6271.216 kilometers
  • 3386.186 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 Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Rockford generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″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