Nonstop flight route between Rockford, Illinois, United States and John Day, Oregon, United States:
Departure Airport:
(42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W)
Arrival Airport:
(44°24'10"N by 118°58'4"W)
Distance from RFD to JDA:
1,501.36 miles (2,416.21 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, United States and Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA), John Day, Oregon, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,501 miles (or 2,416 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 Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA), 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: | JDA / KGCD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | John Day, Oregon, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°24'10"N by 118°58'4"W |
| Area Served: | John Day, Oregon |
| Operator/Owner: | Grant County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3703 feet (1,129 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JDA |
| More Information: | JDA 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.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has 2 runways.
- 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.
- 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.
- Located in between the two runways, the smaller south cargo apron is home to one of the two FBOs at the airport.
- RFD was once the company headquarters for Ryan International Airlines, staging many of its aircraft at the airport for charter hire.
- RFD has two cargo aprons in use.
- Air shows have played an integral role in the history of the Rockford Airport.
- Today the Rockford airport is marketed to residents of Rockford and surrounding areas as an alternative to Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI and Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin as well as limited service airports such as Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa.
Facts about Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA):
- Grant County Regional Airport - GCRA, also known as Ogilvie Field, is a county owned, public use airport in Grant County, Oregon, United States.
- The closest airport to Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA) is Burns Municipal Airport (BNO), which is located 56 miles (90 kilometers) S of JDA.
- The furthest airport from Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,883 miles (17,515 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- In addition to being known as "Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA)", other names for JDA include "Ogilvie Field" and "GCD".
- Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA) has 2 runways.
| 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 | 56.03 miles (90.17 km) S | Burns Municipal Airport (BNO) | Burns, Oregon, United States | |
| 2 | 64.40 miles (103.64 km) ENE | Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) | Baker City, Oregon, United States | |
| 3 | 77.29 miles (124.39 km) NE | La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) | La Grande, Oregon, United States | |
| 4 | 89.50 miles (144.03 km) N | Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | |
| 5 | 96.00 miles (154.49 km) W | Prineville Airport (PRZ) | Prineville, Oregon, United States | |
| 6 | 99.52 miles (160.15 km) N | Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) | Hermiston, Oregon, United States | |
| 7 | 100.36 miles (161.52 km) ESE | Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) | Ontario, Oregon, United States | |
| 8 | 108.33 miles (174.34 km) W | Roberts Field (RDM) | Redmond, Oregon, United States | |
| 9 | 109.29 miles (175.89 km) W | Madras Municipal AirportMadras Army Airfield (MDJ) | Madras, Oregon, United States | |
| 10 | 121.48 miles (195.50 km) NNE | Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla Army Air Base (ALW) | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 128.48 miles (206.77 km) WSW | Sunriver Airport (SUO) | Sunriver, Oregon, United States | |
| 12 | 128.85 miles (207.37 km) N | Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) | Pasco, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 132.48 miles (213.20 km) N | Richland Airport (RLD) | Richland, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 136.37 miles (219.47 km) NW | Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) | The Dalles, Oregon, United States | |
| 15 | 137.27 miles (220.91 km) SSE | Rome State Airport (REO) | Rome, Oregon, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,883.34 miles (17,515.00 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,810.20 miles (17,397.28 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,796.36 miles (17,375.01 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 10,781.82 miles (17,351.62 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,769.33 miles (17,331.52 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,728.71 miles (17,266.14 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,677.81 miles (17,184.22 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,662.58 miles (17,159.72 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,595.03 miles (17,051.01 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,584.30 miles (17,033.74 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,576.66 miles (17,021.43 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,530.65 miles (16,947.40 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,516.56 miles (16,924.72 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,511.81 miles (16,917.07 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,502.24 miles (16,901.67 km) SSE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |