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How far is Rochester, NY, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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254
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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)
  • 253.819 miles
  • 408.483 kilometers
  • 220.563 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
  • 253.539 miles
  • 408.032 kilometers
  • 220.320 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 LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Rochester?

There is no time difference between New York and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from New York to Rochester generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)

Delta Air Lines