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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1307 miles / 2104 kilometers / 1136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1630 miles / 2623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1307
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2104
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1136
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Distance from Rockford to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1307.204 miles
  • 2103.741 kilometers
  • 1135.929 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
  • 1304.584 miles
  • 2099.524 kilometers
  • 1133.652 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 Rockford to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Rockford to Grand Canyon generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W