How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) is 210 miles / 338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 56 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 174.247 miles
- 280.424 kilometers
- 151.417 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- 174.344 miles
- 280.579 kilometers
- 151.500 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Rochester to Des Moines generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |