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How far is Dawson Creek from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 42 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1673.940 miles
  • 2693.946 kilometers
  • 1454.614 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
  • 1670.426 miles
  • 2688.289 kilometers
  • 1451.560 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Rockford to Dawson Creek generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W