How far is Columbia, SC, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Columbia (CAE) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 715.868 miles
• 1152.078 kilometers
• 622.072 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

• 716.046 miles
• 1152.364 kilometers
• 622.227 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 Rockford to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Columbia?

The time difference between Rockford and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Rockford to Columbia generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W