How far is Rockford, IL, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Rockford (RFD) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1839.135 miles
- 2959.800 kilometers
- 1598.164 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- 1835.415 miles
- 2953.814 kilometers
- 1594.932 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 Fort Nelson to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Rockford generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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 |