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How far is Rockford, IL, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 563 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Rockford (RFD) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 37 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Nakina to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 563.488 miles
  • 906.845 kilometers
  • 489.657 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
  • 563.616 miles
  • 907.052 kilometers
  • 489.769 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 Nakina to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Nakina to Rockford generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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