How far is Rockford, IL, from Saginaw, MI?
The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Rockford (RFD) is 390 miles / 627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 38 minutes.
Saginaw MBS International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Saginaw to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saginaw to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 270.944 miles
- 436.042 kilometers
- 235.444 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- 270.336 miles
- 435.063 kilometers
- 234.915 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 Saginaw to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saginaw and Rockford?
The time difference between Saginaw and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Saginaw.
Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Saginaw to Rockford generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |