How far is Rochester, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.295 miles
- 476.840 kilometers
- 257.473 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- 296.658 miles
- 477.425 kilometers
- 257.789 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 Washington D.C. to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rochester generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)
| American Airlines |