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How far is Rochester, NY, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Rochester (ROC) is 628 miles / 1011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.090 miles
  • 809.646 kilometers
  • 437.174 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
  • 503.832 miles
  • 810.839 kilometers
  • 437.818 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 Raleigh to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Rochester generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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