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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1386 miles / 2230 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Tucson (TUS) is 1706 miles / 2745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1386
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2230
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1204
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Distance from Rockford to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1385.682 miles
  • 2230.038 kilometers
  • 1204.124 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
  • 1383.935 miles
  • 2227.227 kilometers
  • 1202.607 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Tucson generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W