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How far is Rockford, IL, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Rockford (RFD) is 764 miles / 1229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 34 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Syracuse to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 664.238 miles
  • 1068.988 kilometers
  • 577.207 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
  • 662.498 miles
  • 1066.187 kilometers
  • 575.695 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 Syracuse to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Syracuse to Rockford generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Syracuse to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W
Destination 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