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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 262 miles / 421 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 2 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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262
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Distance from Rockford to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 261.893 miles
  • 421.475 kilometers
  • 227.578 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
  • 261.210 miles
  • 420.377 kilometers
  • 226.986 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 Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Fort Dodge?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Fort Dodge.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Rockford to Fort Dodge generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

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 Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″W