How far is Abilene, TX, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 890 miles / 1433 kilometers / 774 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Abilene (ABI) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 890.304 miles
- 1432.806 kilometers
- 773.653 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- 890.391 miles
- 1432.945 kilometers
- 773.729 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 Rockford to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Rockford to Abilene generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |