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How far is Punta Gorda, FL, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Punta Gorda (Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)) is 1310 miles / 2109 kilometers / 1139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 5 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)

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1310
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2109
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1139
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Distance from Rochester to Punta Gorda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1310.196 miles
  • 2108.556 kilometers
  • 1138.529 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
  • 1311.914 miles
  • 2111.322 kilometers
  • 1140.023 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 Punta Gorda?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) (PGD)

On average, flying from Rochester to Punta Gorda generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 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 Punta Gorda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) (PGD).

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 Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)
City: Punta Gorda, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PGD
ICAO Code: KPGD
Coordinates: 26°55′12″N, 81°59′25″W