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How far is Massena, NY, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Massena (Massena International Airport) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Massena (MSS) is 859 miles / 1383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 44 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Massena International Airport

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739
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1189
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642
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Distance from Rockford to Massena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 738.927 miles
  • 1189.188 kilometers
  • 642.110 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
  • 737.099 miles
  • 1186.245 kilometers
  • 640.521 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 Massena?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Massena International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Massena International Airport (MSS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Massena generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Massena

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

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 Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″W