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How far is Rockford, IL, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 5278 miles / 8494 kilometers / 4586 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5277.740 miles
  • 8493.699 kilometers
  • 4586.230 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5292.635 miles
  • 8517.671 kilometers
  • 4599.174 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Rockford generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W