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How far is Rochester, MN, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 93 miles / 150 kilometers / 81 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Rochester (RST) is 107 miles / 173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 93.413 miles
  • 150.333 kilometers
  • 81.173 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
  • 93.494 miles
  • 150.464 kilometers
  • 81.244 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 Waterloo to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Rochester generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 85 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W