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How far is Rockford, IL, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Rockford (RFD) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 59 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1517.884 miles
  • 2442.797 kilometers
  • 1319.005 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
  • 1516.115 miles
  • 2439.951 kilometers
  • 1317.468 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Rockford generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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