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How far is Lihue, HI, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4227 miles / 6802 kilometers / 3673 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4226.621 miles
  • 6802.087 kilometers
  • 3672.833 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
  • 4220.178 miles
  • 6791.718 kilometers
  • 3667.234 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Rockford to Lihue generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 069 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Lihue

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

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W