How far is Fresno, CA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fresno (FAT) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1510.694 miles
• 2431.227 kilometers
• 1312.757 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

• 1507.519 miles
• 2426.116 kilometers
• 1309.998 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Fresno?

The time difference between Rochester and Fresno is 2 hours. Fresno is 2 hours behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fresno generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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	Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City:	Fresno, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAT
ICAO Code:	KFAT
Coordinates:	36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W