How far is Rochester, MN, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 995 miles / 1602 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Rochester (RST) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 10 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 995.363 miles
- 1601.882 kilometers
- 864.947 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- 997.235 miles
- 1604.894 kilometers
- 866.574 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 Houston to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Houston to Rochester generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |