How far is Rockford, IL, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Rockford (RFD) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 12 minutes.
University Park Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from State College to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.293 miles
- 949.985 kilometers
- 512.951 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- 588.821 miles
- 947.615 kilometers
- 511.671 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 State College to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from State College to Rockford generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |