How far is Rochester, MN, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Rochester (RST) is 411 miles / 662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 40 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 358.580 miles
- 577.078 kilometers
- 311.597 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- 358.266 miles
- 576.574 kilometers
- 311.325 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 Grand Forks to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Grand Forks and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Rochester generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |