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How far is Fort McMurray from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2368 miles / 3811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 36 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1740
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2800
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1512
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Distance from Rochester to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.879 miles
  • 2800.064 kilometers
  • 1511.913 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
  • 1735.963 miles
  • 2793.762 kilometers
  • 1508.511 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fort McMurray generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W