How far is San Diego, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1538 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to San Diego (SAN) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 0 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1538.409 miles
- 2475.829 kilometers
- 1336.841 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- 1536.315 miles
- 2472.459 kilometers
- 1335.021 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Rochester to San Diego 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |