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How far is Ottawa from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 834 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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834
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725
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Distance from Rochester to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.266 miles
  • 1342.621 kilometers
  • 724.957 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
  • 831.995 miles
  • 1338.967 kilometers
  • 722.984 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Rochester to Ottawa generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W