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How far is Jackson, TN, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Jackson (MKL) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 38 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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604
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972
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525
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Distance from Rochester to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.982 miles
  • 972.015 kilometers
  • 524.846 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
  • 604.641 miles
  • 973.076 kilometers
  • 525.419 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Rochester to Jackson generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W