Distance from Los Angeles to Rochester by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Rochester (NY) is 2258 miles or 3634 kilometers or 1961 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Rochester is 2607 miles (4196 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 349 miles or 562 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Rochester is 2258 miles or 3634 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Rochester, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY is 5 hours 11 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Rochester Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Rochester, NY
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Rochester, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Rochester, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Rochester, New York is 2607 miles or 4196 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY is 2607 miles or 4196 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Rochester, New York.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Rochester, New York is approximately 2607 miles (4196 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 46 to 47 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY?
The total driving time is 46 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Rochester take?
Los Angeles and Rochester are 46 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Rochester

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Rochester (NY) is 3 Hours.
Rochester time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Rochester
2025-12-19, 04:15:39 PST2025-12-19, 07:15:39 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Rochester New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Rochester, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2607 mi 4196 km 2263.92 nmi
Straight line distance 2258 mi 3634 km 1961 nmi
Difference 349 mi 562 km 302 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Rochester Details

Rochester is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 9' 17.2'' Longitude: W 77° 36' 56''
Latitude43.15478
Longitude-77.61556
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Rochester

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Rochester, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 87 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 65 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 58 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 52 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 47 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 43 hours 42 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 40 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 37 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 34 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 32 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 30 hours 51 minutes