How far is Rockford, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1719 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Rockford (RFD) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 21 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Rockford. 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 Sacramento to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Rockford 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 Sacramento to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |