How far is Rockford, IL, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Rockford (RFD) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 52 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 233.852 miles
- 376.348 kilometers
- 203.211 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- 233.259 miles
- 375.393 kilometers
- 202.696 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 Lansing to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Rockford?
The time difference between Lansing and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Lansing to Rockford generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |