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

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Rochester (RST) is 1786 miles / 2875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 40 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.447 miles
  • 2358.408 kilometers
  • 1273.439 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
  • 1461.494 miles
  • 2352.047 kilometers
  • 1270.004 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 Bellingham to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Rochester generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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