How far is Detroit, MI, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Detroit (DTW) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 18 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 477.269 miles
- 768.089 kilometers
- 414.735 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- 476.094 miles
- 766.199 kilometers
- 413.714 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Detroit?
The time difference between Rochester and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Rochester to Detroit generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |