How far is Rockford, IL, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Rockford (RFD) is 3055 miles / 4917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 31 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2259.844 miles
- 3636.866 kilometers
- 1963.751 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- 2254.297 miles
- 3627.940 kilometers
- 1958.931 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 Sitka to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Rockford?
The time difference between Sitka and Rockford is 3 hours. Rockford is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Sitka to Rockford generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |