How far is Tampa, FL, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1048 miles / 1686 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Tampa (TPA) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1047.608 miles
• 1685.962 kilometers
• 910.347 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

• 1049.395 miles
• 1688.838 kilometers
• 911.899 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Tampa?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Rockford to Tampa generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Tampa

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

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	Tampa International Airport
City:	Tampa, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	TPA
ICAO Code:	KTPA
Coordinates:	27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W