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How far is Rochester, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2293 miles / 3690 kilometers / 1992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Rochester (ROC) is 2632 miles / 4236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 19 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2293
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3690
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Distance from Sacramento to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2292.887 miles
  • 3690.044 kilometers
  • 1992.464 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
  • 2287.197 miles
  • 3680.887 kilometers
  • 1987.520 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 Sacramento to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Rochester generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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