How far is Rockford, IL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Rockford (RFD) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 10 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Rockford. 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 Rochester to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Rockford 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 Rochester to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | 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 |