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How far is Lopez, WA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lopez (LPS) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1483.251 miles
  • 2387.061 kilometers
  • 1288.910 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
  • 1479.228 miles
  • 2380.587 kilometers
  • 1285.414 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Lopez generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W