How far is Kansas City, MO, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers / 294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 338.196 miles
- 544.274 kilometers
- 293.885 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- 338.445 miles
- 544.674 kilometers
- 294.101 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Kansas City generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |