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How far is Baltimore, MD, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Baltimore (BWI) is 785 miles / 1264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 41 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 684.552 miles
  • 1101.680 kilometers
  • 594.859 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
  • 683.059 miles
  • 1099.278 kilometers
  • 593.562 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from Rockford to Baltimore generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W