How far is Rochester, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rochester (ROC) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 3 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.281 miles
- 463.944 kilometers
- 250.509 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- 288.644 miles
- 464.528 kilometers
- 250.825 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 Washington D.C. to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rochester generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)
| United Airlines |