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How far is Rockford, IL, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rockford (RFD) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 24 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 399.502 miles
  • 642.936 kilometers
  • 347.158 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
  • 398.519 miles
  • 641.354 kilometers
  • 346.304 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 Sioux Falls to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sioux Falls and Rockford?

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Rockford generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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