How far is Springfield, IL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Springfield (SPI) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 0 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 315.967 miles
- 508.499 kilometers
- 274.568 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- 316.071 miles
- 508.667 kilometers
- 274.658 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 Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Springfield?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Springfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Springfield generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |