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How far is Rockford, IL, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1386 miles / 2230 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Rockford (RFD) is 1671 miles / 2690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1386
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2230
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1204
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Distance from Phoenix to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1385.793 miles
  • 2230.218 kilometers
  • 1204.221 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
  • 1383.611 miles
  • 2226.707 kilometers
  • 1202.325 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 Phoenix to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Rockford generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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