How far is Madison, WI, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 167 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Madison (MSN) is 207 miles / 333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 47 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.476 miles
- 269.526 kilometers
- 145.532 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- 167.082 miles
- 268.893 kilometers
- 145.190 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 Madison?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Rochester to Madison generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 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 Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
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 | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |