How far is Rochester, MN, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 983 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Rochester (RST) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from New York to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 983.464 miles
- 1582.732 kilometers
- 854.607 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- 981.067 miles
- 1578.875 kilometers
- 852.524 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 New York to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Rochester?
The time difference between New York and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from New York to Rochester generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |