How far is Rochester, MN, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Rochester (RST) is 285 miles / 459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 22 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 208.913 miles
- 336.212 kilometers
- 181.540 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- 208.594 miles
- 335.699 kilometers
- 181.263 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Rockford to Rochester generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |