How far is Houston, TX, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1346 miles / 2167 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Houston (HOU) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 56 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1346.204 miles
- 2166.506 kilometers
- 1169.820 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- 1345.908 miles
- 2166.029 kilometers
- 1169.562 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Houston?
The time difference between Rochester and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Rochester to Houston generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |