How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 43 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 1547.370 miles
- 2490.251 kilometers
- 1344.628 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- 1543.706 miles
- 2484.354 kilometers
- 1341.444 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 Rochester International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Rochester to Sacramento generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |