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SAN to RFD: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport)
1,664 mi
2,678 km · 1,446 nm
3h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,664 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from RFD?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rockford (RFD) is 1,664 miles (2,678 km, 1,446 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to RFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Rockford?
Rockford is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to RFD?
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