How far is Rochester, MN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 852 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rochester (RST) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 33 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 851.543 miles
- 1370.426 kilometers
- 739.971 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- 849.867 miles
- 1367.728 kilometers
- 738.514 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 Washington D.C. to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rochester generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |