How far is Saginaw, MI, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Saginaw (MBS) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Saginaw
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Saginaw. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 270.944 miles
- 436.042 kilometers
- 235.444 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- 270.336 miles
- 435.063 kilometers
- 234.915 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 Saginaw?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Saginaw?
The time difference between Rockford and Saginaw is 1 hour. Saginaw is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)
On average, flying from Rockford to Saginaw generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 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 Saginaw
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |