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How far is Rockford, IL, from Newburgh, NY?

The distance between Newburgh (Stewart International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers / 673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newburgh (SWF) to Rockford (RFD) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 22 minutes.

Stewart International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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774
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673
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Distance from Newburgh to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 774.108 miles
  • 1245.806 kilometers
  • 672.681 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
  • 772.101 miles
  • 1242.576 kilometers
  • 670.937 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 Newburgh to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Stewart International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Stewart International Airport (SWF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Newburgh to Rockford generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newburgh to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Stewart International Airport
City: Newburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SWF
ICAO Code: KSWF
Coordinates: 41°30′14″N, 74°6′17″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