How far is Rockford, IL, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 451 miles / 727 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Rockford (RFD) is 581 miles / 935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 451.442 miles
- 726.525 kilometers
- 392.292 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- 451.391 miles
- 726.443 kilometers
- 392.248 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 Joplin to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Joplin to Rockford generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |