How far is Richmond, VA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Richmond (RIC) is 889 miles / 1431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 49 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 704.062 miles
• 1133.078 kilometers
• 611.813 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

• 702.898 miles
• 1131.205 kilometers
• 610.802 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Richmond?

The time difference between Rockford and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Rockford to Richmond generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Richmond

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

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W