How far is Fargo, ND, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fargo (FAR) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 51 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.227 miles
- 806.646 kilometers
- 435.554 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- 500.567 miles
- 805.584 kilometers
- 434.981 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Fargo?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Rockford to Fargo generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |
| Destination | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |