How far is Rochester, MN, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers / 716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Rochester (RST) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 24 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 823.855 miles
- 1325.866 kilometers
- 715.911 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- 825.098 miles
- 1327.866 kilometers
- 716.991 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 Meridian to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Meridian to Rochester generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |