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How far is Rochester, MN, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1477 miles / 2377 kilometers / 1283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Rochester (RST) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 21 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1476.844 miles
  • 2376.749 kilometers
  • 1283.342 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
  • 1472.776 miles
  • 2370.202 kilometers
  • 1279.807 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 Portland to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Portland to Rochester generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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