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How far is Flint, MI, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 278 miles / 448 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Flint (FNT) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Bishop International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Flint

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.162 miles
  • 447.659 kilometers
  • 241.717 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
  • 277.463 miles
  • 446.533 kilometers
  • 241.108 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 Flint?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)

On average, flying from Rockford to Flint generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Flint

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).

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 Bishop International Airport
City: Flint, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FNT
ICAO Code: KFNT
Coordinates: 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W