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How far is Rochester, NY, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 241 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Rochester (ROC) is 311 miles / 500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.

Wings Field – Greater Rochester International Airport

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241
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209
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Distance from Philadelphia to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 240.541 miles
  • 387.114 kilometers
  • 209.025 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
  • 240.579 miles
  • 387.174 kilometers
  • 209.057 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 Philadelphia to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Greater Rochester International Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Rochester generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″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