How far is Norfolk, VA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Norfolk (ORF) is 967 miles / 1557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 778.671 miles
• 1253.149 kilometers
• 676.646 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

• 777.433 miles
• 1251.157 kilometers
• 675.571 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Norfolk?

The time difference between Rockford and Norfolk is 1 hour. Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Rockford to Norfolk generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Norfolk

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

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	Norfolk International Airport
City:	Norfolk, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORF
ICAO Code:	KORF
Coordinates:	36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W