How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1719 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 1719.274 miles
- 2766.903 kilometers
- 1494.008 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- 1715.066 miles
- 2760.131 kilometers
- 1490.351 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Rockford to Sacramento generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |