How far is Raleigh, NC, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1137 miles / 1830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 913.398 miles
• 1469.971 kilometers
• 793.721 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

• 912.453 miles
• 1468.450 kilometers
• 792.900 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Raleigh?

The time difference between Rochester and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Rochester to Raleigh generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W