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How far is Rochester, NY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2166 miles / 3486 kilometers / 1882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Rochester (ROC) is 2548 miles / 4100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 48 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2166
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3486
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1882
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Distance from Seattle to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2166.148 miles
  • 3486.078 kilometers
  • 1882.332 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
  • 2160.211 miles
  • 3476.523 kilometers
  • 1877.172 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 Seattle to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Seattle to Rochester generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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