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RFD to MRN: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Morganton (Foothills Regional Airport)
596 mi
959 km · 518 nm
1h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
596 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 46m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- MRN — Foothills Regional Airport · Morganton, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near MRN
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport14 mi away
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport56 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport37 mi away
- IKB · Wilkes County Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from MRN?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Morganton (MRN) is 596 miles (959 km, 518 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to MRN?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 46m 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 Morganton?
Morganton is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to MRN?
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