How far is Rochester, NY, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Rochester (ROC) is 682 miles / 1097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 1 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 585.087 miles
- 941.607 kilometers
- 508.427 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- 583.560 miles
- 939.149 kilometers
- 507.100 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Rochester?
The time difference between Rockford and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Rockford to Rochester generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
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 | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |