How far is Rockford, IL, from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Rockford (RFD) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 14 minutes.
Gander International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Gander to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1721.943 miles
- 2771.198 kilometers
- 1496.327 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- 1717.503 miles
- 2764.053 kilometers
- 1492.469 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 Gander to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Gander to Rockford generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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 |