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How far is Rockford, IL, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1270 miles / 2044 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Rockford (RFD) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 29 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Missoula to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.258 miles
  • 2044.282 kilometers
  • 1103.824 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
  • 1267.034 miles
  • 2039.094 kilometers
  • 1101.022 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 Missoula to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Missoula to Rockford generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W