How far is Columbus, OH, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers / 314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Columbus (LCK) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Rockford to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 361.840 miles
• 582.326 kilometers
• 314.431 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

• 361.201 miles
• 581.297 kilometers
• 313.875 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Columbus?

The time difference between Rockford and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rockford to Columbus generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W