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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 6345 miles / 10211 kilometers / 5513 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6344.743 miles
  • 10210.874 kilometers
  • 5513.431 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
  • 6329.453 miles
  • 10186.267 kilometers
  • 5500.144 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sondok Airport is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Rockford to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E