How far is Gander from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Gander (YQX) is 2810 miles / 4523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Gander International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Gander
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Gander. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1721.943 miles
- 2771.198 kilometers
- 1496.327 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- 1717.503 miles
- 2764.053 kilometers
- 1492.469 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 Gander?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Gander International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Gander?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gander International Airport (YQX)
On average, flying from Rockford to Gander generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Gander
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Gander International Airport (YQX).
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 | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |