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How far is Rochester, MN, from Butte, MT?

The distance between Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 988 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Butte (BTM) to Rochester (RST) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 31 minutes.

Bert Mooney Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Butte to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.332 miles
  • 1590.567 kilometers
  • 858.837 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
  • 985.647 miles
  • 1586.244 kilometers
  • 856.503 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 Butte to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Bert Mooney Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Butte to Rochester generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Butte to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″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