How far is Rockford, IL, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1890 miles / 3042 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Rockford (RFD) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 28 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1890.395 miles
- 3042.295 kilometers
- 1642.708 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- 1886.891 miles
- 3036.657 kilometers
- 1639.664 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 Fort Simpson to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Rockford generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″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 |