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How far is Rockford, IL, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3078 miles / 4953 kilometers / 2675 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Rockford (RFD) is 3983 miles / 6410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 11 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3077.781 miles
  • 4953.208 kilometers
  • 2674.519 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
  • 3070.114 miles
  • 4940.870 kilometers
  • 2667.856 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 Wainwright to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Rockford generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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