How far is Rockford, IL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 75 miles / 120 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rockford (RFD) is 92 miles / 148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 53 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 74.784 miles
- 120.353 kilometers
- 64.985 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- 74.628 miles
- 120.102 kilometers
- 64.850 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 Chicago to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rockford generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |