How far is Rockford, IL, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Rockford (RFD) is 869 miles / 1398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 49 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 704.757 miles
- 1134.196 kilometers
- 612.417 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- 703.074 miles
- 1131.488 kilometers
- 610.954 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 Ottawa to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Rockford?
The time difference between Ottawa and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Rockford generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |