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RFD to VNY: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
1,679 mi
2,702 km · 1,459 nm
3h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,679 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 45m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from VNY?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 1,679 miles (2,702 km, 1,459 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 45m 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 Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to VNY?
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