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How far is Rockford, IL, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 476 miles / 765 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Rockford (RFD) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 475.515 miles
  • 765.266 kilometers
  • 413.211 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
  • 474.399 miles
  • 763.472 kilometers
  • 412.242 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 Pittsburgh to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Rockford generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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