How far is Mesa, AZ, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1264 miles / 2033 kilometers / 1098 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Mesa (AZA) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 25 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1263.551 miles
- 2033.488 kilometers
- 1097.996 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- 1262.234 miles
- 2031.369 kilometers
- 1096.852 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Mesa?
The time difference between Rochester and Mesa is 2 hours. Mesa is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Rochester to Mesa generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
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 | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |