How far is Rochester, MN, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rochester (RST) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1601.927 miles
- 2578.051 kilometers
- 1392.036 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- 1598.361 miles
- 2572.313 kilometers
- 1388.938 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 Jose to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from San Jose to Rochester generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Jose to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |