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How far is Mexicali from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1950 miles / 3139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1573.791 miles
  • 2532.771 kilometers
  • 1367.587 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
  • 1571.267 miles
  • 2528.709 kilometers
  • 1365.394 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Mexicali generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Mexicali

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

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 Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W