How far is Rockford, IL, from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 2972 miles / 4783 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Rockford (RFD) is 3615 miles / 5818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 27 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2972.134 miles
- 4783.187 kilometers
- 2582.714 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- 2964.422 miles
- 4770.775 kilometers
- 2576.013 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 McGrath to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Rockford?
The time difference between McGrath and Rockford is 3 hours. Rockford is 3 hours ahead of McGrath.
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from McGrath to Rockford generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |