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How far is Dresden from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 4518 miles / 7270 kilometers / 3926 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4517.501 miles
  • 7270.213 kilometers
  • 3925.601 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
  • 4504.903 miles
  • 7249.939 kilometers
  • 3914.654 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Dresden Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Dresden generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E