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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers / 1062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 1442 miles / 2320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1222.082 miles
  • 1966.750 kilometers
  • 1061.960 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
  • 1224.063 miles
  • 1969.938 kilometers
  • 1063.681 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Fort Lauderdale generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W