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How far is Blackwater from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 8914 miles / 14346 kilometers / 7746 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Blackwater Airport

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8914
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14346
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Flight time duration
17 h 22 min
CO2 emission
1 134 kg

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Distance from Rockford to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8914.030 miles
  • 14345.741 kilometers
  • 7746.081 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
  • 8914.707 miles
  • 14346.830 kilometers
  • 7746.668 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Blackwater Airport is 17 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Rockford to Blackwater generates about 1 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 134 kilograms equals 2 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Blackwater

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Blackwater Airport (BLT).

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E