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How far is Yellowknife from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1741 miles / 2802 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1741.101 miles
  • 2802.031 kilometers
  • 1512.976 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
  • 1738.397 miles
  • 2797.679 kilometers
  • 1510.626 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Rockford to Yellowknife generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W