Distance from San Francisco to Rockford by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Rockford (IL) is 1781 miles or 2865 kilometers or 1546 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Rockford is 2081 miles (3350 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 300 miles or 485 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Rockford is 1781 miles or 2865 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Rockford, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Rockford?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL is 4 hours 5 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Rockford Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Rockford, IL
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Rockford, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Rockford, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Rockford, Illinois is 2081 miles or 3350 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL is 2081 miles or 3350 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Rockford, Illinois.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Rockford, Illinois is approximately 2081 miles (3350 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 35 to 36 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Rockford, IL?
The total driving time is 35 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Rockford take?
San Francisco and Rockford are 35 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Francisco and Rockford

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Rockford (IL) is 2 Hours.
Rockford time is 2 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Rockford
2025-12-19, 17:45:11 PST2025-12-19, 19:45:11 CST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Rockford Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Rockford, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2081 mi 3350 km 1807.14 nmi
Straight line distance 1781 mi 2865 km 1546 nmi
Difference 300 mi 485 km 261 nmi

San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Rockford Details

Rockford is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 15' 33.5'' Longitude: W 89° 3' 48.5''
Latitude42.2593
Longitude-89.06348
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Rockford

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Rockford, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 69 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 52 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 52 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 38 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 32 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 37 minutes