How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Indianapolis (IND) is 270 miles / 435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 225.228 miles
- 362.469 kilometers
- 195.718 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- 225.150 miles
- 362.345 kilometers
- 195.650 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 Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Rockford to Indianapolis generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 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 Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
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 | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |