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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1075 miles / 1729 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 5 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Rockford to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1074.526 miles
  • 1729.281 kilometers
  • 933.737 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
  • 1073.840 miles
  • 1728.178 kilometers
  • 933.142 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Rockford to Carlsbad generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W