How far is Joplin, MO, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 451 miles / 727 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Joplin (JLN) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 42 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 451.442 miles
- 726.525 kilometers
- 392.292 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- 451.391 miles
- 726.443 kilometers
- 392.248 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 Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Joplin?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Rockford to Joplin generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 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 Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
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 | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |