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How far is Rochester, NY, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers / 681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (ROC) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 0 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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783
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1260
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681
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Distance from Minneapolis to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 783.192 miles
  • 1260.425 kilometers
  • 680.575 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
  • 781.118 miles
  • 1257.088 kilometers
  • 678.773 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 Minneapolis to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rochester generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (ROC)

Delta Air Lines