Nonstop flight route between Rockford, Illinois, United States and Trapell, Queensland, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(42°11'43"N by 89°5'49"W)
Arrival Airport:
(21°50'6"S by 140°53'17"E)
Distance from RFD to TQP:
9,243.90 miles (14,876.58 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, United States and Trepell Airport (TQP), Trapell, Queensland, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,244 miles (or 14,877 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 Chicago Rockford International Airport and Trepell 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 Chicago Rockford International Airport and Trepell Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
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: | TQP / YTEE |
| Airport Name: | Trepell Airport |
| Location: | Trapell, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°50'6"S by 140°53'17"E |
| Operator/Owner: | BHP Minerals Pty Ltd |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 891 feet (272 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TQP |
| More Information: | TQP Maps & Info |
Facts about Chicago Rockford International Airport (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.
- Located in between the two runways, the smaller south cargo apron is home to one of the two FBOs at the 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.
- 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.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has 2 runways.
- 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.
Facts about Trepell Airport (TQP):
- The furthest airport from Trepell Airport (TQP) is Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO), which is located 11,470 miles (18,459 kilometers) away in Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.
- Because of Trepell Airport's relatively low elevation of 891 feet, planes can take off or land at Trepell 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 Trepell Airport (TQP) is Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ), which is located 60 miles (96 kilometers) N of TQP.
- Trepell Airport (TQP) currently has only 1 runway.
| 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 | 59.83 miles (96.29 km) N | Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ) | Eloise Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia | |
| 2 | 84.29 miles (135.65 km) NNW | Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) | Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 96.88 miles (155.91 km) NE | Julia Creek Airport (JCK) | Julia Creek, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 97.66 miles (157.18 km) SW | Boulia Airport (BQL) | Boulia, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 118.60 miles (190.87 km) S | Springvale Airport (KSV) | Springvale, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 121.11 miles (194.91 km) NW | Mount Isa Airport (ISA) | Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 163.35 miles (262.88 km) ENE | Richmond Airport (RCM) | Richmond, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 195.80 miles (315.11 km) SSW | Bedourie Airport (BEU) | Bedourie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 222.43 miles (357.96 km) NW | Camooweal Airport (CML) | Camooweal, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 226.03 miles (363.77 km) ENE | Hughenden Airport (HGD) | Hughenden, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 242.90 miles (390.91 km) ESE | Longreach Airport (LRE) | Longreach, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 288.87 miles (464.90 km) ESE | Aramac Airport (AXC) | Aramac, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 295.73 miles (475.93 km) NNW | Burketown Airport (BUC) | Burketown, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 297.08 miles (478.10 km) SSW | Birdsville Airport (BVI) | Birdsville, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 300.73 miles (483.98 km) NNW | Doomadgee Airport (DMD) | Doomadgee Mission, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,469.81 miles (18,458.83 km) WNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,458.06 miles (18,439.92 km) WNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,404.34 miles (18,353.47 km) WNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,364.71 miles (18,289.68 km) WNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,361.82 miles (18,285.03 km) WNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,326.32 miles (18,227.89 km) WNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,307.93 miles (18,198.31 km) WNW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,307.07 miles (18,196.93 km) WNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,298.46 miles (18,183.07 km) WNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,131.47 miles (17,914.32 km) NNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,129.60 miles (17,911.32 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,119.82 miles (17,895.58 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 13 | 11,117.56 miles (17,891.94 km) NNW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 14 | 11,099.12 miles (17,862.26 km) NW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,078.15 miles (17,828.51 km) NNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |