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How far is Rochester, MN, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Rochester (RST) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 26 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from New York to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 975.699 miles
  • 1570.236 kilometers
  • 847.859 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
  • 973.304 miles
  • 1566.382 kilometers
  • 845.778 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 New York to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from New York to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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