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How far is Medicine Hat from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers / 1012 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 37 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.040 miles
  • 1874.950 kilometers
  • 1012.392 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
  • 1162.529 miles
  • 1870.909 kilometers
  • 1010.210 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Rockford to Medicine Hat generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W