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How far is Madrid from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) is 4247 miles / 6835 kilometers / 3691 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Madrid

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4247.021 miles
  • 6834.918 kilometers
  • 3690.560 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
  • 4236.174 miles
  • 6817.461 kilometers
  • 3681.134 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 Madrid?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

On average, flying from Rockford to Madrid generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Madrid

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

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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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W