How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1903 miles / 3063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 9 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.138 miles
- 2489.877 kilometers
- 1344.426 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- 1544.615 miles
- 2485.817 kilometers
- 1342.234 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Rochester to Los Angeles generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |