How far is Meridian, MS, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers / 716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Meridian (MEI) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 823.855 miles
- 1325.866 kilometers
- 715.911 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- 825.098 miles
- 1327.866 kilometers
- 716.991 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Meridian generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |