How far is San Jose, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to San Jose (SJC) is 1999 miles / 3217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1601.927 miles
- 2578.051 kilometers
- 1392.036 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- 1598.361 miles
- 2572.313 kilometers
- 1388.938 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Jose?
The time difference between Rochester and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Rochester to San Jose generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |