How far is Rockford, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 2738 miles / 4406 kilometers / 2379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rockford (RFD) is 3426 miles / 5514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 15 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2737.757 miles
- 4405.993 kilometers
- 2379.046 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- 2731.070 miles
- 4395.231 kilometers
- 2373.235 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 Fairbanks to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rockford generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |