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How far is Nome, AK, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3259 miles / 5244 kilometers / 2832 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Nome (OME) is 4214 miles / 6782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3258.564 miles
  • 5244.150 kilometers
  • 2831.614 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
  • 3249.872 miles
  • 5230.162 kilometers
  • 2824.062 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Rockford to Nome generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 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 Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W