How far is Fargo, ND, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Fargo (FAR) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 970.858 miles
• 1562.444 kilometers
• 843.652 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

• 968.387 miles
• 1558.468 kilometers
• 841.506 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 Rochester to Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Hector International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Fargo?

The time difference between Rochester and Fargo is 1 hour. Fargo is 1 hour behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fargo generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Fargo

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

Airport information

Origin	Greater Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ROC
ICAO Code:	KROC
Coordinates:	43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W

Destination	Hector International Airport
City:	Fargo, ND
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAR
ICAO Code:	KFAR
Coordinates:	46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W