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How far is Anchorage, AK, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2795 miles / 4498 kilometers / 2429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3546 miles / 5707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 22 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2794.726 miles
  • 4497.676 kilometers
  • 2428.551 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
  • 2787.558 miles
  • 4486.140 kilometers
  • 2422.322 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 Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Rockford to Anchorage generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 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 Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W