How far is Rockford, IL, from Wichita, KS?
The distance between Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 542 miles / 873 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wichita (ICT) to Rockford (RFD) is 675 miles / 1086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 16 minutes.
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Wichita to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wichita to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 542.184 miles
- 872.560 kilometers
- 471.145 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- 541.549 miles
- 871.539 kilometers
- 470.593 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 Wichita to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wichita and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Wichita to Rockford generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ICT |
| ICAO Code: | KICT |
| Coordinates: | 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″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 |