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How far is Rockford, IL, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Rockford (RFD) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 39 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Reno to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1609.117 miles
  • 2589.622 kilometers
  • 1398.284 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
  • 1605.099 miles
  • 2583.157 kilometers
  • 1394.793 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 Reno to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Reno to Rockford generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W
Destination 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