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How far is Key West, FL, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Key West (Key West International Airport) is 1286 miles / 2070 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Key West (EYW) is 1617 miles / 2603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 26 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Key West International Airport

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1286
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2070
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1118
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Distance from Rockford to Key West

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1286.287 miles
  • 2070.078 kilometers
  • 1117.753 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
  • 1288.901 miles
  • 2074.285 kilometers
  • 1120.024 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 Key West?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Key West International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Key West International Airport (EYW)

On average, flying from Rockford to Key West generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Key West

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Key West International Airport (EYW).

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 Key West International Airport
City: Key West, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EYW
ICAO Code: KEYW
Coordinates: 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W