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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1899 miles / 3056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.787 miles
  • 2352.519 kilometers
  • 1270.258 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
  • 1459.581 miles
  • 2348.968 kilometers
  • 1268.341 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Rochester to Palm Springs generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W