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How far is Rockford, IL, from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Rockford (RFD) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 26 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.280 miles
  • 726.265 kilometers
  • 392.152 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
  • 450.140 miles
  • 724.429 kilometers
  • 391.161 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 Kitchener to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Rockford generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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