How far is Rockford, IL, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 4239 miles / 6822 kilometers / 3684 nautical miles.

Distance from Sal to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4239.286 miles
• 6822.469 kilometers
• 3683.839 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

• 4234.797 miles
• 6815.245 kilometers
• 3679.938 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 Sal to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sal and Rockford?

The time difference between Sal and Rockford is 5 hours. Rockford is 5 hours behind Sal.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Sal to Rockford generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 072 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City:	Sal
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	SID
ICAO Code:	GVAC
Coordinates:	16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″W

Destination	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