How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 268 miles / 431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 8 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 188.472 miles
- 303.317 kilometers
- 163.778 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- 188.017 miles
- 302.584 kilometers
- 163.382 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Rockford to Grand Rapids generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |