How far is Rockford, IL, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Rockford (RFD) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.553 miles
- 1587.703 kilometers
- 857.291 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- 983.950 miles
- 1583.513 kilometers
- 855.029 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 Riverton to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Rockford?
The time difference between Riverton and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Riverton to Rockford generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riverton to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W |
| Destination | 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 |