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How far is Rochester, MN, from Ontario, CA?

The distance between Ontario (Ontario International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1504 miles / 2421 kilometers / 1307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ontario (ONT) to Rochester (RST) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 7 minutes.

Ontario International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1504
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1307
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Distance from Ontario to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1504.417 miles
  • 2421.124 kilometers
  • 1307.302 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
  • 1501.997 miles
  • 2417.230 kilometers
  • 1305.200 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 Ontario to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Ontario International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Ontario to Rochester generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ontario to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Ontario International Airport
City: Ontario, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ONT
ICAO Code: KONT
Coordinates: 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″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