How far is Rockford, IL, from Waco, TX?
The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Rockford (RFD) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.
Waco Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Waco to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waco to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 856.670 miles
- 1378.676 kilometers
- 744.426 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- 857.350 miles
- 1379.771 kilometers
- 745.017 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 Waco to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waco and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Waco to Rockford generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″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 |