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How far is Memphis, TN, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Memphis (MEM) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 41 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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496
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Distance from Rockford to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.678 miles
  • 797.716 kilometers
  • 430.732 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
  • 496.492 miles
  • 799.026 kilometers
  • 431.440 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Memphis?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Rockford to Memphis generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W