How far is Roanoke, VA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Roanoke (ROA) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.039 miles
- 949.575 kilometers
- 512.730 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- 589.333 miles
- 948.440 kilometers
- 512.117 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Roanoke?
The time difference between Rockford and Roanoke is 1 hour. Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Rockford to Roanoke generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |