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How far is Rochester, NY, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2350 miles / 3783 kilometers / 2042 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Rochester (ROC) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 54 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2350
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Distance from Oakland to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.463 miles
  • 3782.703 kilometers
  • 2042.496 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
  • 2344.767 miles
  • 3773.537 kilometers
  • 2037.547 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 Oakland to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Oakland to Rochester generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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