How far is Rockford, IL, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1048 miles / 1686 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Rockford (RFD) is 1264 miles / 2035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 11 minutes.

Distance from Tampa to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1047.608 miles
• 1685.962 kilometers
• 910.347 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

• 1049.395 miles
• 1688.838 kilometers
• 911.899 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 Tampa to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Rockford?

The time difference between Tampa and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Tampa to Rockford generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Tampa International Airport
City:	Tampa, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	TPA
ICAO Code:	KTPA
Coordinates:	27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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