How far is Kansas City, MO, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kansas City (MCI) is 472 miles / 760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 49 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 356.055 miles
- 573.016 kilometers
- 309.404 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- 355.584 miles
- 572.257 kilometers
- 308.994 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Rockford and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Rockford to Kansas City generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |