How far is Rockford, IL, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers / 1542 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Rockford (RFD) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 55 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1774.036 miles
- 2855.034 kilometers
- 1541.595 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- 1769.820 miles
- 2848.249 kilometers
- 1537.932 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 Oakland to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Rockford?
The time difference between Oakland and Rockford is 2 hours. Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Oakland to Rockford generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |