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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers / 776 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 1113 miles / 1791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 38 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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893
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1437
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776
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Distance from Rochester to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 892.660 miles
  • 1436.598 kilometers
  • 775.701 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
  • 890.813 miles
  • 1433.625 kilometers
  • 774.095 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Junction generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W