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How far is Rockford, IL, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 652 miles / 1050 kilometers / 567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Rockford (RFD) is 836 miles / 1345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 3 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 652.163 miles
  • 1049.555 kilometers
  • 566.714 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
  • 652.038 miles
  • 1049.353 kilometers
  • 566.605 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 Charlotte to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Rockford generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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