How far is Chicago, IL, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 75 miles / 120 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Chicago (MDW) is 90 miles / 145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 74.784 miles
- 120.353 kilometers
- 64.985 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- 74.628 miles
- 120.102 kilometers
- 64.850 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Rockford to Chicago generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |