How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 418 miles / 673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 45 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 358.218 miles
- 576.497 kilometers
- 311.283 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- 357.302 miles
- 575.022 kilometers
- 310.487 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 Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Rapids generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |