How far is Rockford, IL, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rockford (RFD) is 1977 miles / 3181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 39 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Rockford. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rockford?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Rockford is 2 hours. Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Rockford generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |