How far is Columbus, OH, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 358 miles / 575 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Columbus (CMH) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 17 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 357.547 miles
- 575.415 kilometers
- 310.700 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- 356.876 miles
- 574.336 kilometers
- 310.117 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Columbus?
The time difference between Rockford and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Rockford to Columbus generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 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 Rockford to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |