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How far is Rockford, IL, from Massena, NY?

The distance between Massena (Massena International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massena (MSS) to Rockford (RFD) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.

Massena International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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739
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1189
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642
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Distance from Massena to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 738.927 miles
  • 1189.188 kilometers
  • 642.110 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
  • 737.099 miles
  • 1186.245 kilometers
  • 640.521 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 Massena to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Massena International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massena International Airport (MSS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Massena to Rockford generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Massena to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″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