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How far is Rockford, IL, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1051 miles / 1692 kilometers / 913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Rockford (RFD) is 1274 miles / 2051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 14 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.134 miles
  • 1691.636 kilometers
  • 913.410 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
  • 1048.986 miles
  • 1688.180 kilometers
  • 911.544 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 Durango to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Durango to Rockford generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W