How far is Rockford, IL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Rockford (RFD) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 704.062 miles
• 1133.078 kilometers
• 611.813 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

• 702.898 miles
• 1131.205 kilometers
• 610.802 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 Richmond to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Rockford?

The time difference between Richmond and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Richmond to Rockford generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W

Destination	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