How far is Albany, NY, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Albany (ALB) is 1072 miles / 1726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 943.697 miles
- 1518.733 kilometers
- 820.050 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- 941.180 miles
- 1514.682 kilometers
- 817.863 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 Albany?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Albany International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Albany?
The time difference between Rochester and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Rochester to Albany generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |