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How far is Rochester, MN, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Rochester (RST) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1585
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2551
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1378
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Distance from Sydney to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.428 miles
  • 2551.500 kilometers
  • 1377.700 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
  • 1581.053 miles
  • 2544.459 kilometers
  • 1373.898 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 Sydney to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Sydney to Rochester generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W