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RST to SAN: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
1,536 mi
2,472 km · 1,335 nm
3h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,536 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 29m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 RST from SAN?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to San Diego (SAN) is 1,536 miles (2,472 km, 1,335 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 29m 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 Rochester and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to SAN?
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