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How far is Rockford, IL, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers / 391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Rockford (RFD) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 4 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 450.046 miles
  • 724.279 kilometers
  • 391.079 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
  • 449.286 miles
  • 723.056 kilometers
  • 390.419 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 Manhattan to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Rockford?

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Rockford generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W