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How far is Rockford, IL, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Rockford (RFD) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 28 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.082 miles
  • 1097.704 kilometers
  • 592.713 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
  • 680.446 miles
  • 1095.071 kilometers
  • 591.291 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 Lancaster to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Rockford generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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