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

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 455 miles / 732 kilometers / 395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Jackson (MKL) is 534 miles / 859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 0 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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455
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395
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Distance from Rockford to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 455.068 miles
  • 732.361 kilometers
  • 395.443 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
  • 455.810 miles
  • 733.555 kilometers
  • 396.088 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Jackson generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W