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How far is Cleveland, OH, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 378 miles / 608 kilometers / 328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Cleveland (CLE) is 418 miles / 672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Cleveland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 378.018 miles
  • 608.361 kilometers
  • 328.488 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
  • 377.062 miles
  • 606.823 kilometers
  • 327.658 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 Cleveland?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

On average, flying from Rockford to Cleveland generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 178 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 Cleveland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLE
ICAO Code: KCLE
Coordinates: 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W