How far is Rochester, MN, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers / 809 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester (RST) is 1112 miles / 1789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 42 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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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)- 930.573 miles
- 1497.612 kilometers
- 808.646 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- 928.457 miles
- 1494.206 kilometers
- 806.807 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 Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Rochester generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |