How far is Rochester, MN, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 76 miles / 123 kilometers / 66 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST) is 86 miles / 138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 43 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 76.136 miles
- 122.530 kilometers
- 66.161 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- 76.130 miles
- 122.520 kilometers
- 66.155 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 Minneapolis to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rochester generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST)
| Delta Air Lines |