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RFD to MFR: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Medford (Rogue Valley International Medford Airport)
1,715 mi
2,760 km · 1,490 nm
3h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,715 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- MFR — Rogue Valley International Medford Airport · Medford, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from MFR?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Medford (MFR) is 1,715 miles (2,760 km, 1,490 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to MFR?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 50m 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 Medford?
Medford is 2 hours behind Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to MFR?
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