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

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2293 miles / 3690 kilometers / 1992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 14 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2293
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3690
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1992
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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)
  • 2292.887 miles
  • 3690.044 kilometers
  • 1992.464 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
  • 2287.197 miles
  • 3680.887 kilometers
  • 1987.520 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 International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rochester to Sacramento generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W