How far is McGrath, AK, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2972 miles / 4783 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to McGrath (MCG) is 3619 miles / 5824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Rockford to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to McGrath. 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 Rockford to McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and McGrath?
The time difference between Rockford and McGrath is 3 hours. McGrath is 3 hours behind Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Rockford to McGrath 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 Rockford to McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |