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How far is Shanghai from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7024 miles / 11304 kilometers / 6104 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7023.814 miles
  • 11303.733 kilometers
  • 6103.528 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
  • 7009.423 miles
  • 11280.573 kilometers
  • 6091.022 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Rockford to Shanghai generates about 858 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 858 kilograms equals 1 892 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E