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How far is Beijing from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6545 miles / 10533 kilometers / 5687 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6544.797 miles
  • 10532.829 kilometers
  • 5687.273 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
  • 6529.135 miles
  • 10507.624 kilometers
  • 5673.663 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Rockford to Beijing generates about 791 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 791 kilograms equals 1 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E