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How far is Charleston, SC, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Charleston (CHS) is 1232 miles / 1983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 14 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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1015
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1633
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882
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Distance from Rochester to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.511 miles
  • 1632.697 kilometers
  • 881.586 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
  • 1014.415 miles
  • 1632.542 kilometers
  • 881.502 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Charleston generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W