How far is Rockford, IL, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 680 miles / 1095 kilometers / 591 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Rockford (RFD) is 784 miles / 1261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 45 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 680.421 miles
- 1095.032 kilometers
- 591.270 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- 681.717 miles
- 1097.118 kilometers
- 592.396 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 Meridian to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Meridian to Rockford generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |