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How far is Rochester, NY, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Rochester (ROC) is 963 miles / 1549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.175 miles
  • 1323.162 kilometers
  • 714.450 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
  • 822.383 miles
  • 1323.497 kilometers
  • 714.631 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 Birmingham to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Rochester generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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