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RFD to ISM: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Kissimmee (Kissimmee Gateway Airport)
1,052 mi
1,694 km · 915 nm
2h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,052 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 45m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- ISM — Kissimmee Gateway Airport · Kissimmee, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ISM
- MCO · Orlando International Airport12 mi away
- ORL · Orlando Executive Airport19 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field25 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ISM?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kissimmee (ISM) is 1,052 miles (1,694 km, 915 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ISM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Kissimmee?
Kissimmee is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ISM?
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