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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 37 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.447 miles
  • 2358.408 kilometers
  • 1273.439 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
  • 1461.494 miles
  • 2352.047 kilometers
  • 1270.004 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Rochester to Bellingham generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W