How far is Wales, AK, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3320 miles / 5343 kilometers / 2885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Wales (WAA) is 4262 miles / 6859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 30 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rockford to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3319.983 miles
- 5342.994 kilometers
- 2884.986 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- 3311.112 miles
- 5328.719 kilometers
- 2877.278 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Wales?
The time difference between Rockford and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Rockford to Wales generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 822 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |