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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Lancaster (LNS) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 27 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Rockford to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.082 miles
  • 1097.704 kilometers
  • 592.713 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
  • 680.446 miles
  • 1095.071 kilometers
  • 591.291 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Lancaster generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W