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How far is Macon, GA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers / 626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Macon (MCN) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Middle Georgia Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Macon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 720.146 miles
  • 1158.963 kilometers
  • 625.790 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
  • 720.976 miles
  • 1160.298 kilometers
  • 626.511 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 Macon?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Middle Georgia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)

On average, flying from Rockford to Macon generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Macon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN).

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 Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W