How far is Rockford, IL, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Rockford (RFD) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 715.868 miles
• 1152.078 kilometers
• 622.072 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

• 716.046 miles
• 1152.364 kilometers
• 622.227 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 Columbia to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Rockford?

The time difference between Columbia and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Columbia to Rockford generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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