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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 9 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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925
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1488
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803
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Distance from Rochester to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.538 miles
  • 1487.899 kilometers
  • 803.401 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
  • 922.449 miles
  • 1484.538 kilometers
  • 801.586 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Rochester to Kansas City generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W