How far is Rochester, MN, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers / 2599 nautical miles.

Distance from Bethel to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2990.949 miles
• 4813.465 kilometers
• 2599.063 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

• 2982.591 miles
• 4800.015 kilometers
• 2591.801 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 Bethel to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Rochester International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bethel and Rochester?

The time difference between Bethel and Rochester is 3 hours. Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Bethel.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Bethel to Rochester generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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