How far is Rockford, IL, from Burlington, IA?
The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 143 miles / 231 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Rockford (RFD) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Burlington to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burlington to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 143.434 miles
- 230.835 kilometers
- 124.641 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- 143.313 miles
- 230.640 kilometers
- 124.536 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 Burlington to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Burlington and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Burlington and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Burlington to Rockford generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Southeast Iowa Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burlington, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRL |
| ICAO Code: | KBRL |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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 |