How far is Rochester, NY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.981 miles
- 1327.678 kilometers
- 716.889 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- 822.861 miles
- 1324.267 kilometers
- 715.047 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 Des Moines to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Rochester generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |