How far is New York, NY, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to New York (LGA) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Rochester to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 975.699 miles
- 1570.236 kilometers
- 847.859 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- 973.304 miles
- 1566.382 kilometers
- 845.778 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and New York?
The time difference between Rochester and New York is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Rochester to New York generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |