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How far is Fresno, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1669 miles / 2687 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fresno (FAT) is 2085 miles / 3356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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1669
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1451
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Distance from Rockford to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1669.431 miles
  • 2686.689 kilometers
  • 1450.696 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
  • 1665.646 miles
  • 2680.597 kilometers
  • 1447.407 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Rockford to Fresno generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W