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RFD to ELY: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Ely (Ely Airport Yelland Field)
1,357 mi
2,184 km · 1,179 nm
3h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,357 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 25m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- ELY — Ely Airport Yelland Field · Ely, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ELY
- ENV · Wendover Airport107 mi away
- EKO · Elko Regional Airport117 mi away
- DTA · Delta Municipal Airport125 mi away
- CDC · Cedar City Regional Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ELY?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Ely (ELY) is 1,357 miles (2,184 km, 1,179 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ELY?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Ely?
Ely is 2 hours behind Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ELY?
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