How far is San Francisco, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1982 miles / 3190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 33 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1616.511 miles
- 2601.522 kilometers
- 1404.709 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- 1612.852 miles
- 2595.634 kilometers
- 1401.530 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Rochester to San Francisco generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |