How far is Rockford, IL, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rockford (RFD) is 342 miles / 550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.979 miles
- 447.363 kilometers
- 241.557 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- 277.664 miles
- 446.857 kilometers
- 241.284 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 Minneapolis to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rockford generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |