How far is Denver, CO, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Denver (DEN) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 9 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 686.234 miles
- 1104.386 kilometers
- 596.321 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- 684.868 miles
- 1102.188 kilometers
- 595.134 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 Denver?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Denver International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Denver?
The time difference between Rochester and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Rochester to Denver generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |