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How far is Orlando, FL, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 1215 miles / 1956 kilometers / 1056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Orlando (SFB) is 1461 miles / 2352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 32 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1215.172 miles
  • 1955.629 kilometers
  • 1055.955 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
  • 1216.282 miles
  • 1957.417 kilometers
  • 1056.920 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from Rochester to Orlando generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

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 Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W