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How far is Rockford, IL, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Rockford (RFD) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1765
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2840
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1533
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Distance from Powell River to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.690 miles
  • 2839.993 kilometers
  • 1533.473 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
  • 1760.182 miles
  • 2832.738 kilometers
  • 1529.556 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 Powell River to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Powell River to Rockford generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W
Destination 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