How far is Rockford, IL, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1005 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Rockford (RFD) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 18 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1156.916 miles
- 1861.875 kilometers
- 1005.332 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- 1158.983 miles
- 1865.202 kilometers
- 1007.129 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 Fort Myers to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Rockford?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Rockford generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″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 |