How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 734 miles / 1182 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 833 miles / 1341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Rockford to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 734.283 miles
- 1181.713 kilometers
- 638.074 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- 732.503 miles
- 1178.849 kilometers
- 636.527 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Rockford to Philadelphia generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |