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How far is Rockford, IL, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Rockford (RFD) is 2108 miles / 3393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 36 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1702.817 miles
  • 2740.418 kilometers
  • 1479.707 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
  • 1698.453 miles
  • 2733.396 kilometers
  • 1475.916 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 Vancouver to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Rockford generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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