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How far is Santa Rosa, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers / 1552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Santa Rosa (STS) is 2090 miles / 3364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 13 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

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1786
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Distance from Rockford to Santa Rosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1786.037 miles
  • 2874.349 kilometers
  • 1552.024 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
  • 1781.680 miles
  • 2867.336 kilometers
  • 1548.238 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 Rosa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)

On average, flying from Rockford to Santa Rosa generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Rosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS).

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 Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″W