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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2282 miles / 3672 kilometers / 1983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2625 miles / 4225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 10 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2281.861 miles
  • 3672.299 kilometers
  • 1982.883 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
  • 2276.219 miles
  • 3663.220 kilometers
  • 1977.981 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Rochester to Sacramento generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W