How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 725 miles / 1166 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 41 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 724.505 miles
- 1165.978 kilometers
- 629.578 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- 723.287 miles
- 1164.017 kilometers
- 628.519 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Rochester to Colorado Springs generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 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 Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |