How far is Detroit, MI, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Detroit (DTW) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 294.698 miles
• 474.270 kilometers
• 256.085 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

• 293.923 miles
• 473.024 kilometers
• 255.412 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Detroit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Rockford to Detroit generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 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 Detroit

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

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	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W