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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 240 miles / 386 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 26 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 239.905 miles
  • 386.090 kilometers
  • 208.472 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
  • 239.312 miles
  • 385.136 kilometers
  • 207.957 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 Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Rockford to Des Moines generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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 Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W