How far is Abilene, TX, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 883 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Abilene (ABI) is 1040 miles / 1673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 34 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 883.308 miles
- 1421.547 kilometers
- 767.574 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- 884.148 miles
- 1422.899 kilometers
- 768.304 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 Rochester to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Abilene generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |