How far is Rochester, MN, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Rochester (RST) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 25 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 798.587 miles
- 1285.201 kilometers
- 693.953 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- 797.565 miles
- 1283.557 kilometers
- 693.065 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 Roanoke to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Rochester?
The time difference between Roanoke and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Rochester generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |