How far is Rochester, MN, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Rochester (RST) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 26 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 975.699 miles
- 1570.236 kilometers
- 847.859 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- 973.304 miles
- 1566.382 kilometers
- 845.778 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 Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 20 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from New York to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |