Nonstop flight route between Rockford, Illinois, United States and Cedar Key, Florida, United States:
Departure Airport:
(42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W)
Arrival Airport:
(29°8'3"N by 83°3'2"W)
Distance from RFD to CDK:
963.48 miles (1,550.56 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, United States and George T. Lewis Airport (CDK), Cedar Key, Florida, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 963 miles (or 1,551 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 George T. Lewis 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: | CDK / KCDK |
| Airport Name: | George T. Lewis Airport |
| Location: | Cedar Key, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°8'3"N by 83°3'2"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Levy County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 11 feet (3 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CDK |
| More Information: | CDK Maps & Info |
Facts about Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The airport is in a foreign-trade zone.
- In an effort to capitalize on the airport's location from downtown Chicago and about 30 miles from the outermost Chicago suburbs), its name was changed to the Northwest Chicagoland Regional Airport at Rockford in the early 2000s.
- Air shows have played an integral role in the history of the Rockford Airport.
- 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.
Facts about George T. Lewis Airport (CDK):
- Because of George T. Lewis Airport's relatively low elevation of 11 feet, planes can take off or land at George T. Lewis 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.
- George T. Lewis Airport (CDK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from George T. Lewis Airport (CDK) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,395 miles (18,338 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to George T. Lewis Airport (CDK) is Cross City Airport (CTY), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) N of CDK.
| 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 | 34.80 miles (56.00 km) N | Cross City Airport (CTY) | Cross City, Florida, United States | |
| 2 | 49.93 miles (80.36 km) E | Ocala International Airport (OCF) | Ocala, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 60.60 miles (97.53 km) NE | Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) | Gainesville, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 72.15 miles (116.12 km) NNW | Perry-Foley AirportPerry Army Airfield (FPY) | Perry, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 77.78 miles (125.17 km) NNE | Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) | Lake City, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 78.08 miles (125.65 km) ESE | Leesburg International Airport (LEE) | Leesburg, Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 81.91 miles (131.83 km) SSE | Clearwater Air Park (CLW) | Clearwater, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 82.83 miles (133.30 km) SE | Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (ZPH) | Zephyrhills, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 85.99 miles (138.38 km) SSE | Tampa International Airport (TPA) | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 87.41 miles (140.67 km) SSE | St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) | Pinellas County, Florida (near St. Petersburg and Clearwater), United States | |
| 11 | 91.77 miles (147.69 km) SSE | Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF) | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| 12 | 94.41 miles (151.94 km) SSE | MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 98.04 miles (157.78 km) SSE | Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 100.91 miles (162.40 km) SE | Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) | Lakeland, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 102.94 miles (165.67 km) ESE | Walt Disney World Airport (DWS) | Walt Disney World / Orlando, Florida, United States [1] | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,394.58 miles (18,337.75 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,381.08 miles (18,316.02 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,367.37 miles (18,293.97 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,364.07 miles (18,288.66 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,348.52 miles (18,263.63 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,319.51 miles (18,216.95 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,314.68 miles (18,209.17 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,312.82 miles (18,206.18 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,306.04 miles (18,195.27 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,294.26 miles (18,176.31 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,294.19 miles (18,176.19 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,290.14 miles (18,169.67 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,287.38 miles (18,165.23 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,269.69 miles (18,136.77 km) WSW | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,265.95 miles (18,130.74 km) S | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |