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How far is State College, PA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to State College (SCE) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 12 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Rockford to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.293 miles
  • 949.985 kilometers
  • 512.951 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
  • 588.821 miles
  • 947.615 kilometers
  • 511.671 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Rockford to State College generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W