How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1707 miles / 2748 kilometers / 1484 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 13 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1707.374 miles
- 2747.751 kilometers
- 1483.667 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- 1703.215 miles
- 2741.058 kilometers
- 1480.053 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 Rockford to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Rockford to Sacramento generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |