How far is Rockford, IL, from Colorado Springs, CO?
The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Rockford (RFD) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 11 minutes.
Colorado Springs Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colorado Springs to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 853.107 miles
- 1372.942 kilometers
- 741.329 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- 851.199 miles
- 1369.873 kilometers
- 739.672 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 Colorado Springs to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colorado Springs and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Rockford generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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 |