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

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1082 miles / 1741 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Rockford (RFD) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1082
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Distance from Melbourne to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.590 miles
  • 1740.651 kilometers
  • 939.876 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
  • 1083.093 miles
  • 1743.069 kilometers
  • 941.182 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 Melbourne to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Melbourne to Rockford generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″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