Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Rochester, NY (ROC)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Rochester (Los Angeles International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 48 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rochester (ROC) is 2614 miles / 4207 kilometers and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Rochester.
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
How far is Rochester from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Rochester. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2271.547 miles
- 3655.700 kilometers
- 1973.920 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2266.796 miles
- 3648.055 kilometers
- 1969.792 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).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester is 3 hours. Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 249 kg (548 pounds).
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Los Angeles (LAX) → Rochester (ROC).
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