How far is Great Falls, MT, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Great Falls (GTF) is 1069 miles / 1721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 39 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Great Falls International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Great Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Great Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 943.418 miles
- 1518.284 kilometers
- 819.808 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- 940.960 miles
- 1514.328 kilometers
- 817.672 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 Great Falls?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Great Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
On average, flying from Rochester to Great Falls generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Great Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
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 | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W |