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How far is Rockford, IL, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers / 1012 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Rockford (RFD) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.040 miles
  • 1874.950 kilometers
  • 1012.392 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
  • 1162.529 miles
  • 1870.909 kilometers
  • 1010.210 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 Medicine Hat to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Rockford generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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