How far is Charleston, SC, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers / 704 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Charleston (CHS) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 810.367 miles
- 1304.160 kilometers
- 704.190 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- 810.598 miles
- 1304.532 kilometers
- 704.391 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Rockford to Charleston generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |