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How far is Lugano from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4552 miles / 7325 kilometers / 3955 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4551.766 miles
  • 7325.357 kilometers
  • 3955.377 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
  • 4539.503 miles
  • 7305.621 kilometers
  • 3944.720 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lugano Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Rockford to Lugano generates about 526 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 526 kilograms equals 1 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E