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How far is Rochester, NY, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester (ROC) is 333 miles / 536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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257
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223
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Distance from Philadelphia to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.120 miles
  • 413.795 kilometers
  • 223.431 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
  • 257.192 miles
  • 413.910 kilometers
  • 223.494 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 Philadelphia to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Rochester generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)

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