How far is Rockford, IL, from Branson, MO?
The distance between Branson (Branson Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Branson (BKG) to Rockford (RFD) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 22 minutes.
Branson Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Branson to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Branson to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.103 miles
- 721.152 kilometers
- 389.391 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- 448.368 miles
- 721.579 kilometers
- 389.621 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 Branson to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Branson Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Branson and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Branson Airport (BKG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Branson to Rockford generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Branson to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Branson Airport (BKG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |
| Destination | 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 |