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

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

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Rockford (RFD) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 41 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Rockford. 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 San Luis Obispo to Rockford?

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

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

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Rockford 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 San Luis Obispo to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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