How far is Traverse City, MI, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Traverse City (TVC) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Traverse City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Traverse City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.209 miles
- 401.063 kilometers
- 216.557 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- 248.975 miles
- 400.687 kilometers
- 216.354 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 Traverse City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Traverse City?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
On average, flying from Rockford to Traverse City generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Traverse City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
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 | Cherry Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Traverse City, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TVC |
| ICAO Code: | KTVC |
| Coordinates: | 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W |