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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers / 1107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1598 miles / 2571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 19 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1273.551 miles
  • 2049.582 kilometers
  • 1106.686 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
  • 1272.148 miles
  • 2047.325 kilometers
  • 1105.467 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Rochester to Phoenix generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W