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How far is Rockford, IL, from Little Rock, AR?

The distance between Little Rock (Clinton National Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Little Rock (LIT) to Rockford (RFD) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.

Clinton National Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Little Rock to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 542.067 miles
  • 872.372 kilometers
  • 471.043 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
  • 542.775 miles
  • 873.511 kilometers
  • 471.658 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 Little Rock to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Clinton National Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Little Rock and Rockford?

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Little Rock to Rockford generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Little Rock to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Clinton National Airport
City: Little Rock, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIT
ICAO Code: KLIT
Coordinates: 34°43′45″N, 92°13′27″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