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How far is Rockford, IL, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 5345 miles / 8602 kilometers / 4645 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5345.297 miles
  • 8602.422 kilometers
  • 4644.936 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
  • 5359.271 miles
  • 8624.910 kilometers
  • 4657.079 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 Rio De Janeiro to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Rockford generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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