How far is Fort Nelson from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2249 miles / 3620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1839.135 miles
- 2959.800 kilometers
- 1598.164 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- 1835.415 miles
- 2953.814 kilometers
- 1594.932 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Rockford to Fort Nelson generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |