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How far is Rochester, NY, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (ROC) is 1074 miles / 1729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 9 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 959.112 miles
  • 1543.541 kilometers
  • 833.445 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
  • 956.531 miles
  • 1539.388 kilometers
  • 831.203 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 Sioux Falls to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Rochester generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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