How far is Seattle, WA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1454 miles / 2341 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Seattle (SEA) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 59 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1454.413 miles
• 2340.651 kilometers
• 1263.851 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

• 1450.434 miles
• 2334.247 kilometers
• 1260.393 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Seattle?

The time difference between Rochester and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Rochester to Seattle generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SEA
ICAO Code:	KSEA
Coordinates:	47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W