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How far is Nanaimo from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1733 miles / 2790 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2159 miles / 3475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1733
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2790
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1506
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Distance from Rockford to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1733.370 miles
  • 2789.589 kilometers
  • 1506.258 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
  • 1728.903 miles
  • 2782.400 kilometers
  • 1502.376 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Rockford to Nanaimo generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W