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How far is Rockford, IL, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Rockford (RFD) is 695 miles / 1118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 536.789 miles
  • 863.878 kilometers
  • 466.457 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
  • 537.354 miles
  • 864.788 kilometers
  • 466.948 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 Chattanooga to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Rockford generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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