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How far is Rochester, NY, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2251 miles / 3622 kilometers / 1956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rochester (ROC) is 2660 miles / 4281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 30 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2251
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1956
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Distance from San Diego to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2250.818 miles
  • 3622.340 kilometers
  • 1955.907 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
  • 2246.423 miles
  • 3615.267 kilometers
  • 1952.088 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 San Diego to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from San Diego to Rochester generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W