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How far is Santa Fe, NM, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Santa Fe (Santa Fe Regional Airport) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Santa Fe (SAF) is 1259 miles / 2026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 15 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Santa Fe Regional Airport

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1020
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1641
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886
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Distance from Rockford to Santa Fe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.552 miles
  • 1640.811 kilometers
  • 885.967 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
  • 1017.892 miles
  • 1638.139 kilometers
  • 884.524 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 Santa Fe?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Santa Fe Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)

On average, flying from Rockford to Santa Fe generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Santa Fe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Santa Fe Regional Airport
City: Santa Fe, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAF
ICAO Code: KSAF
Coordinates: 35°37′1″N, 106°5′20″W