How far is Rochester, MN, from Great Falls, MT?
The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Rochester (RST) is 1071 miles / 1723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 35 minutes.
Great Falls International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Great Falls to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Great Falls to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 943.418 miles
- 1518.284 kilometers
- 819.808 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- 940.960 miles
- 1514.328 kilometers
- 817.672 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 Great Falls to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Great Falls and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Great Falls to Rochester generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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 |