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How far is Medford, OR, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Medford (Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport) is 1720 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Medford (MFR) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Medford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1719.539 miles
  • 2767.330 kilometers
  • 1494.239 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
  • 1715.014 miles
  • 2760.047 kilometers
  • 1490.306 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 Medford?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR)

On average, flying from Rockford to Medford generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Medford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR).

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 Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
City: Medford, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFR
ICAO Code: KMFR
Coordinates: 42°22′27″N, 122°52′22″W