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How far is Rockford, IL, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 909 miles / 1464 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Rockford (RFD) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 51 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Providence to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 909.464 miles
  • 1463.640 kilometers
  • 790.302 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
  • 907.091 miles
  • 1459.821 kilometers
  • 788.240 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 Providence to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Providence to Rockford generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Providence to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″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