How far is Rockford, IL, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Rockford (RFD) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Lynchburg to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 624.274 miles
• 1004.672 kilometers
• 542.479 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

• 623.441 miles
• 1003.331 kilometers
• 541.756 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 Lynchburg to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Rockford?

The time difference between Lynchburg and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Lynchburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Rockford generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	Lynchburg Regional Airport
City:	Lynchburg, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LYH
ICAO Code:	KLYH
Coordinates:	37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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