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How far is Rockford, IL, from Koliganek, AK?

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 3050 miles / 4909 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Koliganek to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3050.217 miles
  • 4908.849 kilometers
  • 2650.566 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
  • 3042.055 miles
  • 4895.713 kilometers
  • 2643.473 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 Koliganek to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Rockford generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″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