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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 931 miles / 1499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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828
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720
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Distance from Rockford to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 828.160 miles
  • 1332.794 kilometers
  • 719.651 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
  • 826.032 miles
  • 1329.370 kilometers
  • 717.802 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Rockford to Bridgeport generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W