How far is Rochester, MN, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Rochester (RST) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Raleigh to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 913.398 miles
• 1469.971 kilometers
• 793.721 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

• 912.453 miles
• 1468.450 kilometers
• 792.900 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 Raleigh to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rochester?

The time difference between Raleigh and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Rochester generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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