How far is Rochester, MN, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Rochester (RST) is 1102 miles / 1773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 18 minutes.
Wings Field – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 922.373 miles
- 1484.416 kilometers
- 801.520 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- 920.233 miles
- 1480.971 kilometers
- 799.661 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 Philadelphia to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Rochester generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |