Nonstop flight route between Gayndah, Queensland, Australia and Rockford, Illinois, United States:
Departure Airport:
(25°36'55"S by 151°37'14"E)
Arrival Airport:
(42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W)
Distance from GAH to RFD:
8,851.29 miles (14,244.74 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gayndah Airport (GAH), Gayndah, Queensland, Australia and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,851 miles (or 14,245 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 large distance between Gayndah Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Gayndah Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAH / YGAY |
| Airport Name: | Gayndah Airport |
| Location: | Gayndah, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°36'55"S by 151°37'14"E |
| Operator/Owner: | North Burnett Regional Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 369 feet (112 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAH |
| More Information: | GAH Maps & Info |
Arrival 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 |
Facts about Gayndah Airport (GAH):
- The furthest airport from Gayndah Airport (GAH) is Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO), which is located 11,818 miles (19,020 kilometers) away in Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.
- Because of Gayndah Airport's relatively low elevation of 369 feet, planes can take off or land at Gayndah 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.
- The closest airport to Gayndah Airport (GAH) is Bundaberg Airport (BDB), which is located 66 miles (106 kilometers) NE of GAH.
- Gayndah Airport (GAH) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD):
- 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.
- 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.
- Following the war, the state of Illinois adopted the Airport Authority Act.
- The current terminal was built in 1987 in an effort to expand airline service in Rockford, but the common use of bus service to O'Hare International Airport kept most airlines away from Rockford.
- Air shows have played an integral role in the history of the Rockford Airport.
- 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.
- Several airlines have previously served the airport including United Express, Hooters Air, Frontier, Midwest Connect, Midway Connection, Trans Meridian, American Eagle, TWA, Ozark, McClain, Direct Air, Northwest Airlink, etc.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 65.70 miles (105.74 km) NE | Bundaberg Airport (BDB) | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |     |
| 2 | 68.05 miles (109.51 km) SSE | Kingaroy Airport (KGY) | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 68.56 miles (110.34 km) E | Maryborough Airport (MBH) | Maryborough, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 81.19 miles (130.66 km) ENE | Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 81.48 miles (131.13 km) SE | Gympie Airport (GYP) | Gympie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 101.17 miles (162.81 km) SW | Chincilla Airport (CCL) | Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 107.08 miles (172.32 km) W | Taroom Airport (XTO) | Taroom, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 113.96 miles (183.40 km) SE | Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY) | Marcoola, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 122.26 miles (196.76 km) SW | Miles Airport (WLE) | Miles, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 123.17 miles (198.22 km) NNW | Gladstone Airport (GLT) | Gladstone, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 123.22 miles (198.30 km) SE | Caloundra Airport (CUD) | Caloundra, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 153.28 miles (246.69 km) SE | Brisbane Airport (BNE) | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 170.31 miles (274.09 km) NNW | Rockhampton Airport (ROK) | Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 207.78 miles (334.39 km) S | Stanthorpe Airport (SNH) | Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 210.98 miles (339.54 km) SSE | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,818.37 miles (19,019.78 km) NNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,793.49 miles (18,979.73 km) NNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,759.65 miles (18,925.28 km) NNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,751.47 miles (18,912.12 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 5 | 11,731.18 miles (18,879.46 km) NNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,728.78 miles (18,875.60 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 7 | 11,692.48 miles (18,817.18 km) NNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,690.10 miles (18,813.35 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 9 | 11,670.43 miles (18,781.69 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 10 | 11,661.18 miles (18,766.80 km) NNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 11 | 11,653.55 miles (18,754.52 km) NNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 12 | 11,647.58 miles (18,744.92 km) WNW | Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | |
| 13 | 11,647.16 miles (18,744.24 km) WNW | La Güera Airport (ZLG) | La Güera, Western Sahara | |
| 14 | 11,644.66 miles (18,740.22 km) W | Dakhla Airport (VIL) | Dakhla, Western Sahara | |
| 15 | 11,640.71 miles (18,733.86 km) NNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 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 | |