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

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Rockford (RFD) is 1008 miles / 1622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 27 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 817.025 miles
  • 1314.874 kilometers
  • 709.975 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
  • 816.584 miles
  • 1314.164 kilometers
  • 709.592 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 Wilmington to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Rockford generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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