How far is Rochester, MN, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers / 353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Rochester (RST) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Lansing to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 406.054 miles
• 653.480 kilometers
• 352.851 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

• 405.013 miles
• 651.806 kilometers
• 351.947 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 Lansing to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Rochester?

The time difference between Lansing and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Lansing.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Lansing to Rochester generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin	Capital Region International Airport
City:	Lansing, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LAN
ICAO Code:	KLAN
Coordinates:	42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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