How far is Rockford, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 240 miles / 386 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Rockford (RFD) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 26 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.905 miles
- 386.090 kilometers
- 208.472 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- 239.312 miles
- 385.136 kilometers
- 207.957 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 Des Moines to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Rockford generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |