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How far is Rochester, MN, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Rochester (RST) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 6 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.939 miles
  • 1549.700 kilometers
  • 836.771 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
  • 960.592 miles
  • 1545.923 kilometers
  • 834.732 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 Newark to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Newark to Rochester generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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