How far is Rochester, MN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 874 miles / 1407 kilometers / 760 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Rochester (RST) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 41 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 874.391 miles
- 1407.196 kilometers
- 759.825 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- 872.664 miles
- 1404.417 kilometers
- 758.324 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 Washington D.C. to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rochester generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |