How far is Rockford, IL, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Rockford (RFD) is 272 miles / 437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 19 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 225.228 miles
- 362.469 kilometers
- 195.718 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- 225.150 miles
- 362.345 kilometers
- 195.650 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 Indianapolis to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Rockford generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |