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

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3193 miles / 5139 kilometers / 2775 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3193.307 miles
  • 5139.130 kilometers
  • 2774.908 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
  • 3184.690 miles
  • 5125.262 kilometers
  • 2767.420 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Rockford to Bethel generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 788 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bethel Airport (BET).

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W