How far is Rockford, IL, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 705 miles / 1135 kilometers / 613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Rockford (RFD) is 901 miles / 1450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 705.412 miles
• 1135.250 kilometers
• 612.986 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

• 706.434 miles
• 1136.896 kilometers
• 613.875 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 Columbus to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Rockford?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Columbus to Rockford generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin	Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbus, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CSG
ICAO Code:	KCSG
Coordinates:	32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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