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How far is Rochester, MN, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 9463 miles / 15229 kilometers / 8223 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Rochester International Airport

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9463
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15229
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8223
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Flight time duration
18 h 25 min
CO2 emission
1 218 kg

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Distance from Melbourne to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9463.052 miles
  • 15229.307 kilometers
  • 8223.168 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
  • 9466.938 miles
  • 15235.559 kilometers
  • 8226.544 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 Melbourne to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Rochester International Airport is 18 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Rochester generates about 1 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 218 kilograms equals 2 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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