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How far is Rockford, IL, from Wabush?

The distance between Wabush (Wabush Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wabush (YWK) to Rockford (RFD) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 57 minutes.

Wabush Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Wabush to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.142 miles
  • 2040.876 kilometers
  • 1101.985 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
  • 1265.751 miles
  • 2037.028 kilometers
  • 1099.907 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 Wabush to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Wabush Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Wabush to Rockford generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wabush to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°51′51″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