How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers / 809 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 28 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 930.573 miles
- 1497.612 kilometers
- 808.646 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- 928.457 miles
- 1494.206 kilometers
- 806.807 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Rochester to Philadelphia generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |