How far is Rockford, IL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 358 miles / 575 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Rockford (RFD) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 19 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 357.547 miles
- 575.415 kilometers
- 310.700 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- 356.876 miles
- 574.336 kilometers
- 310.117 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 Columbus to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Rockford?
The time difference between Columbus and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Columbus to Rockford generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |