How far is Rockford, IL, from Jacksonville, FL?
The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 906 miles / 1457 kilometers / 787 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Rockford (RFD) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 0 minutes.
Jacksonville International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Jacksonville to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jacksonville to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 905.607 miles
- 1457.434 kilometers
- 786.951 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- 906.661 miles
- 1459.130 kilometers
- 787.867 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 Jacksonville to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Jacksonville to Rockford generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Jacksonville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAX |
| ICAO Code: | KJAX |
| Coordinates: | 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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 |