How far is Rochester, MN, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Rochester (RST) is 332 miles / 534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.449 miles
- 475.479 kilometers
- 256.738 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- 295.103 miles
- 474.922 kilometers
- 256.437 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 Fargo to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Fargo to Rochester generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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 |