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How far is Tulsa, OK, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Tulsa (TUL) is 679 miles / 1092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Tulsa International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Tulsa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.995 miles
  • 886.740 kilometers
  • 478.801 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
  • 550.898 miles
  • 886.584 kilometers
  • 478.717 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 Tulsa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Tulsa International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Tulsa?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Tulsa.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Tulsa generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Tulsa

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

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 Tulsa International Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUL
ICAO Code: KTUL
Coordinates: 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″W