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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bismarck (BIS) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.894 miles
  • 1055.560 kilometers
  • 569.957 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
  • 654.606 miles
  • 1053.487 kilometers
  • 568.837 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 Rockford to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Bismarck?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Bismarck.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Bismarck generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W