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How far is Rockford, IL, from Traverse City, MI?

The distance between Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Traverse City (TVC) to Rockford (RFD) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.

Cherry Capital Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Traverse City to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Traverse City to Rockford. 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 Traverse City to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Cherry Capital Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Traverse City to Rockford 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 Traverse City to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″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