How far is Anchorage, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2592 miles / 4172 kilometers / 2253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3296 miles / 5305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 52 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2592.180 miles
- 4171.709 kilometers
- 2252.542 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- 2585.280 miles
- 4160.605 kilometers
- 2246.547 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 Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Anchorage?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Rochester to Anchorage generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 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 Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |