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How far is Dayton, OH, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Dayton (DAY) is 639 miles / 1029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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508
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818
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442
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Distance from Rochester to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.239 miles
  • 817.932 kilometers
  • 441.648 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
  • 507.474 miles
  • 816.700 kilometers
  • 440.983 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Rochester to Dayton generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Dayton

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W