How far is Rochester, MN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST) is 560 miles / 901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 18 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 477.269 miles
- 768.089 kilometers
- 414.735 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- 476.094 miles
- 766.199 kilometers
- 413.714 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 Detroit to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rochester?
The time difference between Detroit and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Detroit to Rochester generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |