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How far is Rockford, IL, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 89 miles / 144 kilometers / 78 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Rockford (RFD) is 112 miles / 181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Moline to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 89.205 miles
  • 143.561 kilometers
  • 77.517 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
  • 89.084 miles
  • 143.366 kilometers
  • 77.412 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 Moline to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moline and Rockford?

There is no time difference between Moline and Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Moline to Rockford generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moline to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W