How far is Rockford, IL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Rockford (RFD) is 894 miles / 1438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from New York to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 801.848 miles
- 1290.450 kilometers
- 696.787 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- 799.833 miles
- 1287.206 kilometers
- 695.036 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 New York to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Rockford?
The time difference between New York and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from New York to Rockford generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |