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How far is Jacksonville, NC, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) is 802 miles / 1291 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Jacksonville (OAJ) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 9 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Albert J Ellis Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Jacksonville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 802.200 miles
  • 1291.015 kilometers
  • 697.092 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
  • 801.589 miles
  • 1290.033 kilometers
  • 696.562 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 Jacksonville?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)

On average, flying from Rockford to Jacksonville generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Jacksonville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ).

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 Albert J Ellis Airport
City: Jacksonville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAJ
ICAO Code: KOAJ
Coordinates: 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″W