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How far is Medicine Hat from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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956
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1539
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831
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Distance from Rochester to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.140 miles
  • 1538.758 kilometers
  • 830.863 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
  • 953.949 miles
  • 1535.232 kilometers
  • 828.959 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Rochester to Medicine Hat generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W