Nonstop flight route between Rockford, Illinois, United States and Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W)
Arrival Airport:
(52°2'42"N by 95°27'57"W)
Distance from RFD to ZGR:
742.81 miles (1,195.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, United States and Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR), Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 743 miles (or 1,195 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Chicago Rockford International Airport and Little Grand Rapids Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RFD / KRFD |
| Airport Name: | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
| Location: | Rockford, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W |
| Area Served: | Rockford, Illinois |
| Operator/Owner: | Greater Rockford Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 742 feet (226 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RFD |
| More Information: | RFD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ZGR / CZGR |
| Airport Name: | Little Grand Rapids Airport |
| Location: | Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 52°2'42"N by 95°27'57"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Manitoba |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1008 feet (307 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ZGR |
| More Information: | ZGR Maps & Info |
Facts about Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD):
- Today the Rockford airport is marketed to residents of Rockford and surrounding areas as an alternative to Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI and Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin as well as limited service airports such as Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa.
- The closest airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), which is located 30 miles (47 kilometers) N of RFD.
- The airport is in a foreign-trade zone.
- RFD traces its history back to 1917, when Camp Grant was established during World War I as an U.S.
- The historic Bell Bowl, a natural amphitheater on the south side of the airport, was the venue for the 16th Wing Ding concert on May 24, 2009.
- Because of Chicago Rockford International Airport's relatively low elevation of 742 feet, planes can take off or land at Chicago Rockford International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has 2 runways.
- RFD was once the company headquarters for Ryan International Airlines, staging many of its aircraft at the airport for charter hire.
- The furthest airport from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,008 miles (17,716 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR):
- Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,474 miles (16,855 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) is Poplar Hill Airport (YHP), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) E of ZGR.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.50 miles (47.48 km) N | Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) | Janesville, Wisconsin, United States |     |
| 2 | 43.30 miles (69.69 km) SE | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 3 | 47.89 miles (77.08 km) ESE | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 4 | 58.34 miles (93.89 km) S | Illinois Valley Regional Airport (VYS) | Peru, Illinois, United States | |
| 5 | 61.49 miles (98.96 km) E | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 6 | 62.95 miles (101.31 km) ESE | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 64.75 miles (104.20 km) ENE | Waukegan National Airport (UGN) | Chicago / Waukegan, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 65.58 miles (105.55 km) SE | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 65.77 miles (105.84 km) ENE | Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 10 | 66.39 miles (106.84 km) N | Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 11 | 66.64 miles (107.25 km) SE | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 68.06 miles (109.54 km) WSW | Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) | Clinton, Iowa, United States | |
| 13 | 73.00 miles (117.48 km) NE | Waukesha County Airport (UES) | Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 14 | 74.62 miles (120.09 km) ESE | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 15 | 76.11 miles (122.49 km) ENE | John H. Batten Airport (RAC) | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,008.37 miles (17,716.21 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,984.97 miles (17,678.55 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,968.42 miles (17,651.92 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,960.25 miles (17,638.77 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,915.23 miles (17,566.32 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,907.02 miles (17,553.10 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,902.27 miles (17,545.45 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,891.99 miles (17,528.92 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,873.66 miles (17,499.41 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,868.46 miles (17,491.04 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,817.93 miles (17,409.73 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,786.63 miles (17,359.36 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,775.52 miles (17,341.48 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,766.29 miles (17,326.62 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,728.09 miles (17,265.14 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.62 miles (83.07 km) E | Poplar Hill Airport (YHP) | Poplar Hill, Ontario, Canada | |
| 2 | 55.27 miles (88.95 km) WSW | Bloodvein River Airport (YDV) | Bloodvein River, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 3 | 65.47 miles (105.37 km) ESE | Pikangikum Airport (YPM) | Pikangikum, Ontario, Canada | |
| 4 | 69.20 miles (111.37 km) WNW | Berens River Airport (YBV) | Berens River, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 5 | 72.77 miles (117.11 km) NE | Deer Lake Airport (YVZ) | Deer Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| 6 | 98.63 miles (158.74 km) SE | Red Lake Airport (YRL) | Red Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| 7 | 100.47 miles (161.69 km) NW | Poplar River Airport (XPP) | Poplar River, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 8 | 105.35 miles (169.54 km) SW | Arnes Airport (YNR) | Arnes, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 9 | 109.58 miles (176.36 km) ENE | North Spirit Lake Airport (YNO) | North Spirit Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| 10 | 113.58 miles (182.79 km) NE | Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) | Sandy Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| 11 | 119.24 miles (191.90 km) SW | Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) | Gimli, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 12 | 127.00 miles (204.39 km) NNE | St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) | St. Theresa Point, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 13 | 128.43 miles (206.69 km) ENE | Keewaywin Airport (KEW) | Keewaywin, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) NNE | Island Lake Airport (YIV) | Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 15 | 156.83 miles (252.39 km) E | Cat Lake Airport (YAC) | Cat Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,473.50 miles (16,855.42 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,451.31 miles (16,819.71 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,449.53 miles (16,816.85 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,422.95 miles (16,774.07 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,420.92 miles (16,770.81 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,364.07 miles (16,679.32 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,355.44 miles (16,665.42 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,347.63 miles (16,652.86 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,336.05 miles (16,634.21 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,280.51 miles (16,544.83 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,208.85 miles (16,429.51 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,199.30 miles (16,414.15 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,184.80 miles (16,390.80 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,162.18 miles (16,354.40 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,161.69 miles (16,353.62 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |