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How far is Rochester, NY, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (ROC) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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925
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1488
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803
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Distance from Kansas City to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.538 miles
  • 1487.899 kilometers
  • 803.401 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
  • 922.449 miles
  • 1484.538 kilometers
  • 801.586 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 Kansas City to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Rochester generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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