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

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 3007 miles / 4839 kilometers / 2613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Barrow (BRW) is 3971 miles / 6391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 39 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Barrow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3006.598 miles
  • 4838.651 kilometers
  • 2612.662 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
  • 2999.264 miles
  • 4826.848 kilometers
  • 2606.290 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 Barrow?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)

On average, flying from Rockford to Barrow generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 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 Barrow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

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 Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W