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How far is Rochester, MN, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Rochester (RST) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.870 miles
  • 1559.246 kilometers
  • 841.925 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
  • 968.028 miles
  • 1557.890 kilometers
  • 841.193 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 Albuquerque to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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