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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1028 miles / 1655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Colorado Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Colorado Springs. 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 Rockford to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Colorado Springs 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 Rockford to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W