How far is Rockford, IL, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Rockford (RFD) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 2 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 585.087 miles
- 941.607 kilometers
- 508.427 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- 583.560 miles
- 939.149 kilometers
- 507.100 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 Rochester to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rockford?
The time difference between Rochester and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Rockford generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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 |