How far is Seattle, WA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers / 1263 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Seattle (BFI) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 56 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Rochester to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1453.961 miles
- 2339.924 kilometers
- 1263.458 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- 1449.986 miles
- 2333.526 kilometers
- 1260.003 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Seattle?
The time difference between Rochester and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Seattle generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |