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How far is Rockford, IL, from Santa Rosa, CA?

The distance between Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers / 1552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to Rockford (RFD) is 2088 miles / 3360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 16 minutes.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Santa Rosa to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1786.037 miles
  • 2874.349 kilometers
  • 1552.024 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
  • 1781.680 miles
  • 2867.336 kilometers
  • 1548.238 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 Santa Rosa to Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Santa Rosa to Rockford generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Rosa to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″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