How far is Rochester, MN, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 909 miles / 1463 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Rochester (RST) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 909.337 miles
• 1463.435 kilometers
• 790.192 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

• 907.858 miles
• 1461.056 kilometers
• 788.907 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 Richmond to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Rochester?

The time difference between Richmond and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Richmond to Rochester generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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