How far is Rochester, MN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1538 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rochester (RST) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 1 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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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)- 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 San Diego to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from San Diego to Rochester 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 San Diego to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |