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How far is Rockford, IL, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Rockford (RFD) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 16 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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779
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1253
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677
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Distance from Norfolk to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.671 miles
  • 1253.149 kilometers
  • 676.646 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
  • 777.433 miles
  • 1251.157 kilometers
  • 675.571 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 Norfolk to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Rockford generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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