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How far is Rochester, NY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Rochester (ROC) is 2546 miles / 4097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 46 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2165
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3484
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1881
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Distance from Seattle to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.971 miles
  • 3484.182 kilometers
  • 1881.308 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
  • 2159.037 miles
  • 3474.633 kilometers
  • 1876.152 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 Seattle to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Seattle to Rochester generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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