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How far is Rockford, IL, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Rockford (RFD) is 2064 miles / 3321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 39 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1671.897 miles
  • 2690.657 kilometers
  • 1452.839 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
  • 1667.600 miles
  • 2683.742 kilometers
  • 1449.105 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 Bellingham to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Rockford generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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