How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1594.459 miles
- 2566.033 kilometers
- 1385.547 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- 1591.531 miles
- 2561.321 kilometers
- 1383.003 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Rockford to Palm Springs generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |