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How far is Rockford, IL, from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers / 2689 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3093.965 miles
  • 4979.254 kilometers
  • 2688.582 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
  • 3085.949 miles
  • 4966.354 kilometers
  • 2681.617 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 Akureyri to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Rockford generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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