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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1386 miles / 2230 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 49 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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1386
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2230
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Distance from Rockford to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1385.793 miles
  • 2230.218 kilometers
  • 1204.221 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
  • 1383.611 miles
  • 2226.707 kilometers
  • 1202.325 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Rockford to Phoenix generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W