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How far is Rockford, IL, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Rockford (RFD) is 942 miles / 1516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 45 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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756
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Distance from Newport News to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 756.344 miles
  • 1217.218 kilometers
  • 657.245 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
  • 755.113 miles
  • 1215.236 kilometers
  • 656.175 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 Newport News to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Newport News to Rockford generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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