How far is Rochester, MN, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 167 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Rochester (RST) is 208 miles / 334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.476 miles
- 269.526 kilometers
- 145.532 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- 167.082 miles
- 268.893 kilometers
- 145.190 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 Madison to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Madison to Rochester generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′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 |