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How far is Sarasota, FL, from Rockford, IL?

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Sarasota (Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport) is 1085 miles / 1746 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sarasota (SRQ) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 50 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Sarasota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1085.056 miles
  • 1746.229 kilometers
  • 942.888 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
  • 1086.994 miles
  • 1749.348 kilometers
  • 944.572 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 Sarasota?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

On average, flying from Rockford to Sarasota generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Sarasota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
City: Sarasota, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SRQ
ICAO Code: KSRQ
Coordinates: 27°23′43″N, 82°33′15″W