How far is Sitka, AK, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sitka (SIT) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 41 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Sitka. 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 Rockford to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Sitka?
The time difference between Rockford and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Rockford to Sitka 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 Rockford to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | 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 |