How far is Arcata, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1803 miles / 2902 kilometers / 1567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Arcata (ACV) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1803.230 miles
• 2902.017 kilometers
• 1566.964 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

• 1798.572 miles
• 2894.522 kilometers
• 1562.917 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 Rockford to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Arcata?

The time difference between Rockford and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Rockford to Arcata generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Arcata–Eureka Airport
City:	Arcata, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ACV
ICAO Code:	KACV
Coordinates:	40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W