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How far is Wollongong from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 9214 miles / 14828 kilometers / 8007 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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14828
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8007
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Flight time duration
17 h 56 min
CO2 emission
1 180 kg

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Distance from Rockford to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9213.996 miles
  • 14828.490 kilometers
  • 8006.744 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
  • 9217.285 miles
  • 14833.783 kilometers
  • 8009.602 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 17 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Wollongong generates about 1 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 180 kilograms equals 2 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E