How far is Rockford, IL, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Rockford (RFD) is 467 miles / 752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Pellston to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 316.806 miles
• 509.850 kilometers
• 275.297 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

• 316.542 miles
• 509.425 kilometers
• 275.068 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 Pellston to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pellston and Rockford?

The time difference between Pellston and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Pellston.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Pellston to Rockford generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pellston to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Pellston Regional Airport
City:	Pellston, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PLN
ICAO Code:	KPLN
Coordinates:	45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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