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How far is Rochester, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2282 miles / 3672 kilometers / 1983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Rochester (ROC) is 2621 miles / 4218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 13 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2281.861 miles
  • 3672.299 kilometers
  • 1982.883 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
  • 2276.219 miles
  • 3663.220 kilometers
  • 1977.981 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 Sacramento to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Rochester generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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