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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 476 miles / 765 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 2 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 475.515 miles
  • 765.266 kilometers
  • 413.211 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
  • 474.399 miles
  • 763.472 kilometers
  • 412.242 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Rockford to Pittsburgh generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W