Distance between Rochester, NY (ROC) and Detroit, MI (DTW)
Flight distance from Rochester to Detroit (Greater Rochester International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 3 minutes.
Driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW) is 352 miles / 566 kilometers and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
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Rochester - Detroit
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Detroit.
Shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
How far is Detroit from Rochester?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Rochester and Detroit. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.020 miles
- 476.398 kilometers
- 257.234 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 295.282 miles
- 475.210 kilometers
- 256.593 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).
Airport information
| A | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
| B | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Rochester and Detroit.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 69 kg (151 pounds).
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Rochester (ROC) → Detroit (DTW).
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