How far is Rochester, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD?
The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 213 miles / 344 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (RST) is 232 miles / 373 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 25 minutes.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Sioux Falls to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux Falls to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 213.477 miles
- 343.559 kilometers
- 185.507 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- 212.906 miles
- 342.638 kilometers
- 185.010 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 Sioux Falls to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sioux Falls and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Rochester generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FSD |
| ICAO Code: | KFSD |
| Coordinates: | 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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 |