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How far is Rockford, IL, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3690 miles / 5939 kilometers / 3207 nautical miles.

George Best Belfast City Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3690.067 miles
  • 5938.586 kilometers
  • 3206.580 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
  • 3679.735 miles
  • 5921.960 kilometers
  • 3197.603 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 Belfast to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Belfast to Rockford generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″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