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How far is Williams Lake from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 1680 miles / 2703 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 2133 miles / 3432 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 11 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Williams Lake Airport

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1680
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2703
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1460
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Distance from Rockford to Williams Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1679.662 miles
  • 2703.154 kilometers
  • 1459.586 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
  • 1675.655 miles
  • 2696.706 kilometers
  • 1456.105 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 Williams Lake?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Rockford to Williams Lake generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Williams Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL).

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 Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″W