How far is Rockford, IL, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 4009 miles / 6452 kilometers / 3484 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4009.172 miles
• 6452.136 kilometers
• 3483.875 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

• 3998.000 miles
• 6434.157 kilometers
• 3474.167 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 London to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Rockford?

The time difference between London and Rockford is 6 hours. Rockford is 6 hours behind London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from London to Rockford generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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