How far is Rockford, IL, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Rockford (RFD) is 473 miles / 762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 50 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 356.055 miles
- 573.016 kilometers
- 309.404 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- 355.584 miles
- 572.257 kilometers
- 308.994 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 Kansas City to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Rockford generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |