How far is Bethel, AK, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers / 2599 nautical miles.

Distance from Rochester to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2990.949 miles
• 4813.465 kilometers
• 2599.063 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

• 2982.591 miles
• 4800.015 kilometers
• 2591.801 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Bethel?

The time difference between Rochester and Bethel is 3 hours. Bethel is 3 hours behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Rochester to Bethel generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rochester to Bethel

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

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	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W