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How far is Rockford, IL, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Rockford (RFD) is 2833 miles / 4559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 15 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1980
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Distance from San Salvador to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.220 miles
  • 3186.855 kilometers
  • 1720.764 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
  • 1986.748 miles
  • 3197.361 kilometers
  • 1726.437 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 San Salvador to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Rockford generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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