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How far is Rockford, IL, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers / 704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Rockford (RFD) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 31 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 810.367 miles
  • 1304.160 kilometers
  • 704.190 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
  • 810.598 miles
  • 1304.532 kilometers
  • 704.391 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 Charleston to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Charleston to Rockford generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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