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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 683 miles / 1098 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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1098
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593
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Distance from Rochester to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.520 miles
  • 1098.409 kilometers
  • 593.093 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
  • 680.690 miles
  • 1095.465 kilometers
  • 591.504 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Rochester to Niagara Falls generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W