How far is Rockford, IL, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 8771 miles / 14115 kilometers / 7622 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8770.856 miles
- 14115.325 kilometers
- 7621.666 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- 8772.761 miles
- 14118.390 kilometers
- 7623.321 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 Johannesburg to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 17 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Rockford generates about 1 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 113 kilograms equals 2 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| 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 |