How far is Rockford, IL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Rockford (RFD) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 29 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 683.749 miles
- 1100.387 kilometers
- 594.162 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- 685.037 miles
- 1102.460 kilometers
- 595.281 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 Jackson to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Jackson to Rockford generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |