How far is Rochester, MN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST) is 208 miles / 334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – 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)- 174.247 miles
- 280.424 kilometers
- 151.417 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- 174.344 miles
- 280.579 kilometers
- 151.500 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 Rochester International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Rochester generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |