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How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Idaho Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.173 miles
  • 1574.218 kilometers
  • 850.009 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
  • 975.520 miles
  • 1569.947 kilometers
  • 847.704 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 Idaho Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

On average, flying from Rochester to Idaho Falls generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Idaho Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W