How far is Rochester, NY, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.020 miles
- 476.398 kilometers
- 257.234 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- 295.282 miles
- 475.210 kilometers
- 256.593 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 Detroit to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Detroit to Rochester generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)
| Delta Air Lines |