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

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

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Rockford (RFD) is 514 miles / 827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Rockford. 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 Springfield to Rockford?

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

What is the time difference between Springfield and Rockford?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Rockford.

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

On average, flying from Springfield to Rockford 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 Springfield to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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