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How far is Kelowna from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1538 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1929 miles / 3105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 33 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1538.298 miles
  • 2475.650 kilometers
  • 1336.744 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
  • 1534.521 miles
  • 2469.572 kilometers
  • 1333.462 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Rockford to Kelowna generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W