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How far is Rochester, MN, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Rochester (RST) is 250 miles / 403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 7 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Moline to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 197.789 miles
  • 318.311 kilometers
  • 171.874 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
  • 197.794 miles
  • 318.318 kilometers
  • 171.878 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 Moline to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moline and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Moline and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Moline to Rochester generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moline to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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