How far is Lincoln, NE, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Lincoln (LNK) is 465 miles / 749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Rockford to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 407.910 miles
- 656.467 kilometers
- 354.464 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- 406.934 miles
- 654.896 kilometers
- 353.616 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 Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Lincoln?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Rockford to Lincoln generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 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 Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
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 | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |