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How far is Rochester, NY, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2346 miles / 3775 kilometers / 2038 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rochester (ROC) is 2739 miles / 4408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 23 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2345.706 miles
  • 3775.049 kilometers
  • 2038.363 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
  • 2340.081 miles
  • 3765.996 kilometers
  • 2033.475 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 Jose to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from San Jose to Rochester generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Jose to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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