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How far is Salina, KS, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 508 miles / 817 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Salina (SLN) is 649 miles / 1044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 507.859 miles
  • 817.319 kilometers
  • 441.317 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
  • 506.998 miles
  • 815.934 kilometers
  • 440.569 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rockford and Salina?

There is no time difference between Rockford and Salina.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Rockford to Salina generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W