How far is Rochester, MN, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Rochester (RST) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 47 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 358.218 miles
- 576.497 kilometers
- 311.283 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- 357.302 miles
- 575.022 kilometers
- 310.487 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 Grand Rapids to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Rochester generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |