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How far is Syracuse, NY, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Syracuse (SYR) is 762 miles / 1227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Syracuse Hancock International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Syracuse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 664.238 miles
  • 1068.988 kilometers
  • 577.207 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
  • 662.498 miles
  • 1066.187 kilometers
  • 575.695 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 Syracuse?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

On average, flying from Rockford to Syracuse generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Syracuse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W