How far is Rochester, MN, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Rochester (RST) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 32 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Rochester. 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 San Francisco to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Rochester 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 San Francisco to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |