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How far is Rockford, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 6545 miles / 10533 kilometers / 5687 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6544.797 miles
  • 10532.829 kilometers
  • 5687.273 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
  • 6529.135 miles
  • 10507.624 kilometers
  • 5673.663 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 Beijing to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 12 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Beijing to Rockford generates about 791 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 791 kilograms equals 1 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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