How far is Louisville, KY, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Louisville (SDF) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 530.134 miles
- 853.169 kilometers
- 460.674 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- 529.908 miles
- 852.804 kilometers
- 460.477 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 Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Rochester to Louisville generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
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 | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |