How far is Rockford, IL, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Rockford (RFD) is 684 miles / 1101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 603.703 miles
- 971.566 kilometers
- 524.603 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- 602.170 miles
- 969.098 kilometers
- 523.271 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 North Platte to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Rockford?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from North Platte to Rockford generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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 |