How far is Rockford, IL, from Palm Springs, CA?
The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Rockford (RFD) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 32 minutes.
Palm Springs International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Palm Springs to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Springs to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1594.459 miles
- 2566.033 kilometers
- 1385.547 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- 1591.531 miles
- 2561.321 kilometers
- 1383.003 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 Palm Springs to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Palm Springs to Rockford generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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 |