How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2738 miles / 4406 kilometers / 2379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3431 miles / 5521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 19 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2737.757 miles
• 4405.993 kilometers
• 2379.046 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

• 2731.070 miles
• 4395.231 kilometers
• 2373.235 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Rockford and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Rockford to Fairbanks generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 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 Fairbanks

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

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	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W