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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2111 miles / 3398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 43 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1759.793 miles
  • 2832.112 kilometers
  • 1529.218 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
  • 1756.064 miles
  • 2826.111 kilometers
  • 1525.978 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 San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Rockford to San Luis Obispo generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 San Luis Obispo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W