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How far is Bucharest from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 5249 miles / 8447 kilometers / 4561 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5248.961 miles
  • 8447.384 kilometers
  • 4561.222 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
  • 5235.150 miles
  • 8425.158 kilometers
  • 4549.221 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Rockford to Bucharest generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E