How far is Rochester, MN, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2388 miles / 3843 kilometers / 2075 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Rochester (RST) is 3462 miles / 5571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 44 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – 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)- 2387.866 miles
- 3842.898 kilometers
- 2074.999 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- 2395.373 miles
- 3854.979 kilometers
- 2081.522 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from San Jose to Rochester generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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 |