How far is Rockford, IL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 795 miles / 1279 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Rockford (RFD) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from New York to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 795.007 miles
- 1279.440 kilometers
- 690.842 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- 792.997 miles
- 1276.205 kilometers
- 689.096 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 New York to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Rockford?
The time difference between New York and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from New York to Rockford generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |