How far is Rochester, MN, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Rochester (RST) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 6 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 686.234 miles
- 1104.386 kilometers
- 596.321 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- 684.868 miles
- 1102.188 kilometers
- 595.134 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 Denver to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Rochester?
The time difference between Denver and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Denver to Rochester generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |