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How far is Rockford, IL, from Macon, GA?

The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers / 626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Rockford (RFD) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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720
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Distance from Macon to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 720.146 miles
  • 1158.963 kilometers
  • 625.790 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
  • 720.976 miles
  • 1160.298 kilometers
  • 626.511 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 Macon to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Macon to Rockford generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″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