How far is Columbus, GA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 705 miles / 1135 kilometers / 613 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Columbus (CSG) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 705.412 miles
- 1135.250 kilometers
- 612.986 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- 706.434 miles
- 1136.896 kilometers
- 613.875 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Columbus?
The time difference between Rockford and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Rockford to Columbus generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |