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How far is Rochester, MN, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Rochester (RST) is 1072 miles / 1726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 17 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 943.697 miles
  • 1518.733 kilometers
  • 820.050 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
  • 941.180 miles
  • 1514.682 kilometers
  • 817.863 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 Albany to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Albany to Rochester generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W