How far is Rockford, IL, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Rockford (RFD) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 37 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.227 miles
- 806.646 kilometers
- 435.554 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- 500.567 miles
- 805.584 kilometers
- 434.981 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 Fargo to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fargo to Rockford generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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 |