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How far is Rockford, IL, from North Bay?

The distance between North Bay (North Bay/Jack Garland Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 559 miles / 900 kilometers / 486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Bay (YYB) to Rockford (RFD) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 51 minutes.

North Bay/Jack Garland Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from North Bay to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.975 miles
  • 899.584 kilometers
  • 485.736 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
  • 557.951 miles
  • 897.935 kilometers
  • 484.846 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 North Bay to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from North Bay/Jack Garland Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from North Bay to Rockford generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Bay to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin North Bay/Jack Garland Airport
City: North Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYB
ICAO Code: CYYB
Coordinates: 46°21′48″N, 79°25′22″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