Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Rockford, IL (RFD)
Distance from Los Angeles to Rockford (Los Angeles International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.
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Los Angeles - Rockford
How far is Rockford from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Rockford. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1686.460 miles
- 2714.094 kilometers
- 1465.494 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1683.236 miles
- 2708.906 kilometers
- 1462.692 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 3 hours 41 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Rockford is 2 hours. Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
Rockford, IL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 185 kg (408 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | 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 |
Los Angeles to Rockford flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
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