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How far is Providence, RI, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 909 miles / 1464 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Providence (PVD) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 909.464 miles
  • 1463.640 kilometers
  • 790.302 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
  • 907.091 miles
  • 1459.821 kilometers
  • 788.240 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 Providence?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Rockford to Providence generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

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 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W