How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.979 miles
- 447.363 kilometers
- 241.557 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- 277.664 miles
- 446.857 kilometers
- 241.284 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Minneapolis?
There is no time difference between Rockford and Minneapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Rockford to Minneapolis generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |