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How far is Rockford, IL, from Boise, ID?

The distance between Boise (Boise Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1374 miles / 2212 kilometers / 1194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boise (BOI) to Rockford (RFD) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Boise Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Boise to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1374.178 miles
  • 2211.525 kilometers
  • 1194.128 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
  • 1370.537 miles
  • 2205.666 kilometers
  • 1190.964 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 Boise to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Boise Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boise Airport (BOI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Boise to Rockford generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boise to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″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