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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1189 miles / 1913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 43 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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842
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Distance from Rochester to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.870 miles
  • 1559.246 kilometers
  • 841.925 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
  • 968.028 miles
  • 1557.890 kilometers
  • 841.193 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 Rochester to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Rochester to Albuquerque generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W