How far is Rockford, IL, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3320 miles / 5343 kilometers / 2885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Rockford (RFD) is 4259 miles / 6854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 25 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3319.983 miles
- 5342.994 kilometers
- 2884.986 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- 3311.112 miles
- 5328.719 kilometers
- 2877.278 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 Wales to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Rockford?
The time difference between Wales and Rockford is 3 hours. Rockford is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Wales to Rockford generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 822 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |