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RFD to GRY: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Grímsey (Grímsey Airport)
3,083 mi
4,962 km · 2,679 nm
6h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,083 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- GRY — Grímsey Airport · Grímsey, Iceland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near GRY
- SIJ · Siglufjörður Airport38 mi away
- HZK · Húsavík Airport44 mi away
- AEY · Akureyri Airport61 mi away
- MVA · Reykjahlíð Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from GRY?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Grímsey (GRY) is 3,083 miles (4,962 km, 2,679 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to GRY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 31m 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 Grímsey?
Grímsey is 5 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to GRY?
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