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

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers / 698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Rockford (RFD) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 48 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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698
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Distance from Plattsburgh to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 803.142 miles
  • 1292.531 kilometers
  • 697.911 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
  • 801.102 miles
  • 1289.248 kilometers
  • 696.138 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 Plattsburgh to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Rockford generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Plattsburgh to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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