How far is Rockford, IL, from Fort Wayne, IN?
The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 219 miles / 352 kilometers / 190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Rockford (RFD) is 252 miles / 405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 8 minutes.
Fort Wayne International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 218.899 miles
- 352.284 kilometers
- 190.218 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- 218.453 miles
- 351.566 kilometers
- 189.831 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 Fort Wayne to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Rockford?
The time difference between Fort Wayne and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Rockford generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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 |