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How far is Rochester, MN, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Rochester (RST) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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604
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Distance from Jackson to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.982 miles
  • 972.015 kilometers
  • 524.846 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
  • 604.641 miles
  • 973.076 kilometers
  • 525.419 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 Jackson to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Jackson to Rochester generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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