How far is Rockford, IL, from Dubuque, IA?
The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 84 miles / 135 kilometers / 73 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Rockford (RFD) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 16 minutes.
Dubuque Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Dubuque to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubuque to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 83.834 miles
- 134.918 kilometers
- 72.850 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- 83.622 miles
- 134.577 kilometers
- 72.666 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 Dubuque to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubuque and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Dubuque to Rockford generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubuque to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubuque Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubuque, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DBQ |
| ICAO Code: | KDBQ |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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 |