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

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

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Rochester (RST) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Seattle to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Rochester. 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 Seattle to Rochester?

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

What is the time difference between Seattle and Rochester?

The time difference between Seattle and Rochester is 2 hours. Rochester is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.

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

On average, flying from Seattle to Rochester 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 Seattle to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W