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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1977 miles / 3181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 39 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1686.460 miles
  • 2714.094 kilometers
  • 1465.494 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
  • 1683.236 miles
  • 2708.906 kilometers
  • 1462.692 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Rockford to Los Angeles generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W