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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1895 miles / 3050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1540
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2478
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1338
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Distance from Rochester to Long Beach

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.816 miles
  • 2478.093 kilometers
  • 1338.063 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
  • 1537.356 miles
  • 2474.134 kilometers
  • 1335.925 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Rochester to Long Beach generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W
Destination Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W