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How far is Rochester, MN, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers / 737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Rochester (RST) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.565 miles
  • 1364.024 kilometers
  • 736.514 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
  • 845.634 miles
  • 1360.917 kilometers
  • 734.836 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 Harrisburg to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Rochester generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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