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How far is Seattle, WA, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Seattle (BFI) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 50 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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2165
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3484
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1881
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Distance from Rochester to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.971 miles
  • 3484.182 kilometers
  • 1881.308 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
  • 2159.037 miles
  • 3474.633 kilometers
  • 1876.152 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 Rochester to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Rochester to Seattle generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W