How far is Asheville, NC, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 788 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Asheville (AVL) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 41 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Asheville Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Asheville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Asheville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 788.435 miles
- 1268.863 kilometers
- 685.131 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- 788.206 miles
- 1268.495 kilometers
- 684.932 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 Asheville?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Asheville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
On average, flying from Rochester to Asheville generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Asheville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
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 | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AVL |
| ICAO Code: | KAVL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W |