How far is Ottawa from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Ottawa (YOW) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 48 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 704.757 miles
- 1134.196 kilometers
- 612.417 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- 703.074 miles
- 1131.488 kilometers
- 610.954 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 Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Ottawa?
The time difference between Rockford and Ottawa is 1 hour. Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Rockford to Ottawa generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
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 | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |