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How far is Rockford, IL, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 7017 miles / 11292 kilometers / 6097 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7016.581 miles
  • 11292.093 kilometers
  • 6097.242 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
  • 7002.210 miles
  • 11268.964 kilometers
  • 6084.754 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 Shanghai to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 13 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Rockford generates about 857 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 857 kilograms equals 1 890 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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