How far is Rockford, IL, from West Palm Beach, FL?
The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.
The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Rockford (RFD) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 32 minutes.
Palm Beach International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from West Palm Beach to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from West Palm Beach to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1184.694 miles
- 1906.580 kilometers
- 1029.471 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- 1186.498 miles
- 1909.484 kilometers
- 1031.039 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 West Palm Beach to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Rockford generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Beach International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PBI |
| ICAO Code: | KPBI |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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 |