How far is Fargo, ND, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fargo (FAR) is 331 miles / 532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 21 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.449 miles
- 475.479 kilometers
- 256.738 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- 295.103 miles
- 474.922 kilometers
- 256.437 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Fargo?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Rochester to Fargo generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
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 | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |