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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Mesa (AZA) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 55 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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1373
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2210
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1193
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Distance from Rockford to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1373.158 miles
  • 2209.884 kilometers
  • 1193.242 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
  • 1371.056 miles
  • 2206.500 kilometers
  • 1191.415 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Rockford to Mesa generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W