How far is Branson, MO, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Branson (BKG) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Branson Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Branson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Branson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.103 miles
- 721.152 kilometers
- 389.391 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- 448.368 miles
- 721.579 kilometers
- 389.621 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 Branson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Branson?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Branson Airport (BKG)
On average, flying from Rockford to Branson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Branson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Branson Airport (BKG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |