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IAD to RST: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester International Airport)
850 mi
1,368 km · 739 nm
2h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
850 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 19m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from RST?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Rochester (RST) is 850 miles (1,368 km, 739 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to RST?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to RST?
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