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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Greensboro (GSO) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 30 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 646.637 miles
  • 1040.661 kilometers
  • 561.912 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
  • 646.160 miles
  • 1039.894 kilometers
  • 561.498 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Rockford to Greensboro generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W