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RFD to GSE: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Gothenborg (Gothenburg City Airport)
4,177 mi
6,723 km · 3,630 nm
8h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,177 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- GSE — Gothenburg City Airport · Gothenborg, Sweden
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near GSE
- GOT · Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport17 mi away
- THN · Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport41 mi away
- BYR · Læsø Airport47 mi away
- CNL · Sindal Airport64 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from GSE?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Gothenborg (GSE) is 4,177 miles (6,723 km, 3,630 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to GSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Gothenborg?
Gothenborg is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to GSE?
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