How far is Rochester, MN, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Rochester (RST) is 1878 miles / 3023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – 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)- 1536.586 miles
- 2472.896 kilometers
- 1335.257 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- 1532.977 miles
- 2467.087 kilometers
- 1332.120 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 Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Rochester generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |