How far is Rockford, IL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers / 314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Rockford (RFD) is 413 miles / 665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 361.840 miles
• 582.326 kilometers
• 314.431 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

• 361.201 miles
• 581.297 kilometers
• 313.875 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 Columbus to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Rockford?

The time difference between Columbus and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Columbus to Rockford generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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