How far is Lansing, MI, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Lansing (LAN) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 233.852 miles
- 376.348 kilometers
- 203.211 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- 233.259 miles
- 375.393 kilometers
- 202.696 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 Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Lansing?
The time difference between Rockford and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Rockford to Lansing generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
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 | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W |