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

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3457 miles / 5563 kilometers / 3004 nautical miles.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Rockford to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3456.738 miles
  • 5563.081 kilometers
  • 3003.823 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
  • 3447.127 miles
  • 5547.612 kilometers
  • 2995.471 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 Rockford to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Rockford to Akutan generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockford to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W