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How far is Fort McMurray from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1400 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1400
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Distance from Rockford to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.615 miles
  • 2252.463 kilometers
  • 1216.233 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
  • 1397.399 miles
  • 2248.896 kilometers
  • 1214.307 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Rockford to Fort McMurray generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W