How far is Rochester, MN, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers / 1263 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Rochester (RST) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 2 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Rochester International Airport
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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)- 1453.961 miles
- 2339.924 kilometers
- 1263.458 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- 1449.986 miles
- 2333.526 kilometers
- 1260.003 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 Boeing Field 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 Boeing Field (BFI) 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 Boeing Field (BFI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |