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How far is Marquette, MI, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Marquette (Sawyer International Airport) is 299 miles / 482 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Marquette (MQT) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sawyer International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Marquette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.238 miles
  • 481.577 kilometers
  • 260.031 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
  • 299.365 miles
  • 481.781 kilometers
  • 260.141 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 Marquette?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sawyer International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sawyer International Airport (MQT)

On average, flying from Rockford to Marquette generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Marquette

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

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 Sawyer International Airport
City: Marquette, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MQT
ICAO Code: KSAW
Coordinates: 46°21′12″N, 87°23′43″W