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How far is Rockford, IL, from Ithaca, NY?

The distance between Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ithaca (ITH) to Rockford (RFD) is 763 miles / 1228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 32 minutes.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Ithaca to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 646.874 miles
  • 1041.042 kilometers
  • 562.118 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
  • 645.171 miles
  • 1038.302 kilometers
  • 560.638 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 Ithaca to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Ithaca to Rockford generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ithaca to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″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