How far is Gainesville, FL, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 942 miles / 1517 kilometers / 819 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 942.478 miles
- 1516.772 kilometers
- 818.991 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- 943.807 miles
- 1518.910 kilometers
- 820.146 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Gainesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Rockford to Gainesville generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |