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How far is El Paso, TX, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1191 miles / 1916 kilometers / 1035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to El Paso (ELP) is 1456 miles / 2343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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1191
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1916
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1035
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Distance from Rockford to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1190.529 miles
  • 1915.971 kilometers
  • 1034.542 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
  • 1189.607 miles
  • 1914.487 kilometers
  • 1033.740 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Rockford to El Paso generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W