How far is Rochester, NY, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Rochester (ROC) is 1145 miles / 1842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Fargo to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 970.858 miles
• 1562.444 kilometers
• 843.652 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

• 968.387 miles
• 1558.468 kilometers
• 841.506 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 Fargo to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fargo and Rochester?

The time difference between Fargo and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Fargo.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Fargo to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin	Hector International Airport
City:	Fargo, ND
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAR
ICAO Code:	KFAR
Coordinates:	46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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