How far is Rockford, IL, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 8783 miles / 14135 kilometers / 7632 nautical miles.

Distance from Cairns to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8782.997 miles
• 14134.863 kilometers
• 7632.216 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

• 8781.777 miles
• 14132.900 kilometers
• 7631.156 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 Cairns to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 17 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Rockford?

The time difference between Cairns and Rockford is 16 hours. Rockford is 16 hours behind Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Cairns to Rockford generates about 1 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 115 kilograms equals 2 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
Coordinates:	16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E

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