How far is Rockford, IL, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 9607 miles / 15461 kilometers / 8348 nautical miles.

Distance from Melbourne to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9606.823 miles
• 15460.684 kilometers
• 8348.101 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

• 9609.731 miles
• 15465.363 kilometers
• 8350.628 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 Melbourne to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 18 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rockford?

The time difference between Melbourne and Rockford is 17 hours. Rockford is 17 hours behind Melbourne.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Rockford generates about 1 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 240 kilograms equals 2 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	Melbourne Airport
City:	Melbourne
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MEL
ICAO Code:	YMML
Coordinates:	37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E

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