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How far is Rockford, IL, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Rockford (RFD) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 52 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Orlando to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1044.935 miles
  • 1681.660 kilometers
  • 908.024 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
  • 1046.447 miles
  • 1684.093 kilometers
  • 909.338 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 Orlando to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Orlando to Rockford generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″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