How far is Rockford, IL, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Rockford (RFD) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 18 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1704.087 miles
- 2742.462 kilometers
- 1480.811 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- 1701.275 miles
- 2737.937 kilometers
- 1478.368 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 Hay River to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Rockford?
The time difference between Hay River and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Hay River to Rockford generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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 |