How far is Columbia, MO, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 285 miles / 459 kilometers / 248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Columbia (COU) is 388 miles / 624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 285.166 miles
- 458.930 kilometers
- 247.802 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- 285.185 miles
- 458.961 kilometers
- 247.819 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Rockford to Columbia generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |