Columbus to Rockford flights
Rockford lies 571 km (355 mi) north-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Columbus | Rockford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 148,278 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | RFD, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 61101–61126 |
Clocks in Rockford are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 1 h 29 min journey lands only 29 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Columbus
Columbus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,114-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 17 km).
Arriving in Rockford
Rockford is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field (regional) | MSN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,006 ft | 887 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rockford from Columbus?
571 km (355 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Rockford by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Rockford?
Rockford is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Rockford flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD); Rockford also has MSN.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.