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How far is Rockford, IL, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 5273 miles / 8485 kilometers / 4582 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5272.530 miles
  • 8485.315 kilometers
  • 4581.703 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
  • 5287.329 miles
  • 8509.131 kilometers
  • 4594.563 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 São Paulo to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Rockford generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination 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