How far is Rockford, IL, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 455 miles / 732 kilometers / 395 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Rockford (RFD) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 3 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 455.068 miles
- 732.361 kilometers
- 395.443 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- 455.810 miles
- 733.555 kilometers
- 396.088 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 Jackson to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Jackson to Rockford generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |