How far is Atlanta, GA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Atlanta (ATL) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 53 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.781 miles
- 1034.455 kilometers
- 558.561 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- 643.517 miles
- 1035.641 kilometers
- 559.201 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 Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Atlanta?
The time difference between Rockford and Atlanta is 1 hour. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Rockford to Atlanta generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |