How far is Rockford, IL, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Rockford (RFD) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 41 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 407.910 miles
- 656.467 kilometers
- 354.464 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- 406.934 miles
- 654.896 kilometers
- 353.616 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 Lincoln to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Rockford generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′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 |