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How far is Powell River from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Powell River (YPW) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 41 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Powell River Airport

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1765
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1533
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Distance from Rockford to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.690 miles
  • 2839.993 kilometers
  • 1533.473 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
  • 1760.182 miles
  • 2832.738 kilometers
  • 1529.556 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 Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Rockford to Powell River generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

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 Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W