How far is Rochester, MN, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers / 294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 20 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 338.196 miles
- 544.274 kilometers
- 293.885 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- 338.445 miles
- 544.674 kilometers
- 294.101 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 Kansas City to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Rochester generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |