How far is Rochester, MN, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Rochester (RST) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 45 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 972.797 miles
- 1565.565 kilometers
- 845.337 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- 974.591 miles
- 1568.452 kilometers
- 846.896 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Houston to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |