How far is Rockford, IL, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Rockford (RFD) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 51 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 907.561 miles
- 1460.578 kilometers
- 788.649 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- 905.225 miles
- 1456.818 kilometers
- 786.619 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 Block Island to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Block Island to Rockford generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Block Island to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″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 |