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How far is Rochester, MN, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers / 776 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Rochester (RST) is 1110 miles / 1787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 38 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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776
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Distance from Grand Junction to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Junction to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 892.660 miles
  • 1436.598 kilometers
  • 775.701 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
  • 890.813 miles
  • 1433.625 kilometers
  • 774.095 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 Junction to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Rochester generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Junction to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W