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How far is Moline, IL, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Moline (MLI) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 6 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 197.789 miles
  • 318.311 kilometers
  • 171.874 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
  • 197.794 miles
  • 318.318 kilometers
  • 171.878 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Moline?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Moline.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Rochester to Moline generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W