How far is Rockford, IL, from Owensboro, KY?
The distance between Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 282 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Owensboro (OWB) to Rockford (RFD) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 15 minutes.
Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Owensboro to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Owensboro to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.992 miles
- 521.415 kilometers
- 281.542 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- 324.335 miles
- 521.966 kilometers
- 281.839 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 Owensboro to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Owensboro and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Owensboro to Rockford generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Owensboro to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Owensboro, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OWB |
| ICAO Code: | KOWB |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″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 |