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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers / 1432 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1932 miles / 3110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1648.062 miles
  • 2652.298 kilometers
  • 1432.126 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
  • 1644.778 miles
  • 2647.014 kilometers
  • 1429.273 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Rockford to Palmdale generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W