How far is Jackson, MS, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Jackson (JAN) is 786 miles / 1265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 683.749 miles
- 1100.387 kilometers
- 594.162 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- 685.037 miles
- 1102.460 kilometers
- 595.281 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Rockford to Jackson generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |