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How far is Springfield, MO, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers / 357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Springfield (SGF) is 511 miles / 823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 410.820 miles
  • 661.151 kilometers
  • 356.993 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
  • 410.929 miles
  • 661.326 kilometers
  • 357.088 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Rockford to Springfield generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W
Destination Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W