How far is Rockford, IL, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Rockford (RFD) is 812 miles / 1306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 58 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.781 miles
- 1034.455 kilometers
- 558.561 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- 643.517 miles
- 1035.641 kilometers
- 559.201 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 Atlanta to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Rockford?
The time difference between Atlanta and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Rockford generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |