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How far is Kearney, NE, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kearney (EAR) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Kearney Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Kearney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.001 miles
  • 843.298 kilometers
  • 455.344 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
  • 522.721 miles
  • 841.238 kilometers
  • 454.232 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 Kearney?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Kearney?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Kearney.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)

On average, flying from Rockford to Kearney generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Kearney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).

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 Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W