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How far is Rochester, MN, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Rochester (RST) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.173 miles
  • 1574.218 kilometers
  • 850.009 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
  • 975.520 miles
  • 1569.947 kilometers
  • 847.704 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 Idaho Falls to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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