How far is Pellston, MI, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Pellston (PLN) is 465 miles / 749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 10 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Pellston Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Pellston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Pellston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 316.806 miles
- 509.850 kilometers
- 275.297 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- 316.542 miles
- 509.425 kilometers
- 275.068 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 Pellston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Pellston?
The time difference between Rockford and Pellston is 1 hour. Pellston is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)
On average, flying from Rockford to Pellston generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Pellston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |
| Destination | Pellston Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pellston, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PLN |
| ICAO Code: | KPLN |
| Coordinates: | 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W |