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

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

The driving distance from Sarasota (SRQ) to Rockford (RFD) is 1309 miles / 2106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 55 minutes.

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Sarasota to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sarasota to Rockford. 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 Sarasota to Rockford?

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

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

On average, flying from Sarasota to Rockford 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 Sarasota to Rockford

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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