How far is Rockford, IL, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers / 1441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Rockford (RFD) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 0 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1658.241 miles
- 2668.680 kilometers
- 1440.972 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- 1653.907 miles
- 2661.706 kilometers
- 1437.206 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 Seattle to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Rockford?
The time difference between Seattle and Rockford is 2 hours. Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Seattle to Rockford generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |