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How far is Rochester, MN, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 904 miles / 1454 kilometers / 785 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Rochester (RST) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 10 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Vernal to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 903.647 miles
  • 1454.278 kilometers
  • 785.248 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
  • 901.509 miles
  • 1450.838 kilometers
  • 783.390 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 Vernal to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Vernal to Rochester generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W
Destination 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