How far is Rochester, MN, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rochester (RST) is 1901 miles / 3059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 8 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.138 miles
- 2489.877 kilometers
- 1344.426 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- 1544.615 miles
- 2485.817 kilometers
- 1342.234 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 Los Angeles to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Rochester generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |